The Honorary Consulate of Greece in Florence is a volunteer-run office that assists Greek citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Greek Embassy in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Cavour, 38, 50129 Firenze, Italy |
| Fax | +39 055 2381482 |
| grhoncon.fir@mfa.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Potoula Petrakakos, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | Tuscany (except Livorno) |
Opening Hours
The Italian consular list gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Via Cavour, 38, 50129 Firenze.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Florence
Greece is represented in Florence by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Italian authorities is Potoula Petrakakos (exequatur granted June 2023). Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, e-mail grhoncon.fir@mfa.gr.
According to the Italian Foreign Ministry, its consular district covers Tuscany (except Livorno). The office is located in the Tuscany region. The street address is in Firenze. Distance to the Greek Embassy in Rome: about 230 km.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Greek Embassy in Rome.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August; Greek celebrations on 25 March (national day) usually mean a closure too. Local holiday: 24 June, the feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron of the city. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Greece’s offices in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Greece
- Ancona – Honorary Consulate General
- Milan – Honorary Consulate General
- Naples – Honorary Consulate General
- Turin – Honorary Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Bologna – Honorary Consulate
- Brindisi – Honorary Consulate
- Cagliari – Honorary Consulate
- Florence – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Livorno – Honorary Consulate
- Palermo – Honorary Consulate
- Venice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Greek honorary consul in Florence
Does the Florence honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new Greek passport, contact the Greek Embassy in Rome.
How do I contact the Greek honorary consul in Florence?
By e-mail to grhoncon.fir@mfa.gr.
Who runs the Greek honorary office in Florence?
Potoula Petrakakos, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry’s consular list (exequatur June 2023).
Which area does the Greek honorary consul in Florence cover?
Its consular district is Tuscany (except Livorno).
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Greece?
No. A valid Italian passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Greece. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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