Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Germany in Volos helps German nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Antonopoulou 72, 382 21 Volos, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2421 035 988 |
| Fax | +30 2421 035 989 |
| volos@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Georgios Paparrizos, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Antonopoulou 72, 382 21 Volos.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Volos do?
The honorary consul in Volos is a volunteer representative of Germany, usually a local business or civic figure. Georgios Paparrizos holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. For an appointment, call +30 2421 035 988 and e-mail volos@hk-diplo.de.
Volos is in Thessaly. The embassy in Athens is roughly 170 km away.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Greek public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Independence Day (25 March) and Ochi Day (28 October). On the German national day (3 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Germany in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Germany
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Chania – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Igoumenitsa – Honorary Consulate
- Komotini – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Samos – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Volos office
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Volos?
German passports are issued through the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Volos honorary office of Germany?
By phone on +30 2421 035 988 or by e-mail to volos@hk-diplo.de.
Who is the German honorary consul in Volos?
Georgios Paparrizos, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Germany with a Greek passport?
No. A valid Greek passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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