Greece Consulate General São Paulo

Before your visit

• Location: The consulate general is in São Paulo; from the building, Praça da Sé (the city’s historic centre) is about 2.9 km away in a straight line, and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) about 23 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)

About the Consulate General of Greece in São Paulo

The consul general is Thomas Matsoukas, according to the Brazilian foreign ministry’s list. Greece also has an honorary consulate in Manaus, an honorary consulate in Recife, an honorary vice-consulate in Recife, an honorary consulate in Rio de Janeiro, an honorary consulate in Salvador and an honorary consulate in Santos in Brazil.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Greek sources:

Greek passport (application abroad)

• Book an appointment with the competent Greek consular authority and submit the documents in person – the passport is issued by the Hellenic Police
• The application form, completed at the consulate
• Your previous passport, if you have one
• Greek police ID card – or a birth certificate from your Greek municipality (can be downloaded via gov.gr)
• Recent photo meeting the technical specifications (ask the consulate which format is accepted now)
• Receipt for the consular fee; men of military age: proof that military obligations are settled

Sources: Hellenic Police – National Passport Centre: instructions, Embassy of Greece in the UK – supporting documents for adult passports (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.

Other consulates in São Paulo

76 other countries are represented in São Paulo, among them: Haiti (consulate general), Hungary (consulate general), India (consulate general), Ireland (consulate general), Israel (consulate general), Italy (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Jordan (honorary), Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (consulate general), Lithuania (consulate general), Luxembourg (honorary), Malta (honorary), Marshall Islands (honorary), Mexico (consulate general), Moldova (honorary), Monaco (honorary), Mozambique (honorary), Myanmar (honorary), South Korea (consulate general). The full list of all 77 missions is on the overview page for Brazil.

Closing days

National public holidays in Brazil are New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Tiradentes Day (21 April), Labour Day (1 May), Independence Day (7 September), Our Lady of Aparecida (12 October), All Souls’ Day (2 November), the Proclamation of the Republic (15 November), Black Consciousness Day (20 November) and Christmas Day; they are not moved when they fall on a weekend. Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Ash Wednesday morning and Corpus Christi are optional days (ponto facultativo) rather than public holidays, and each state and municipality also has its own holidays. The office may also close on public holidays of Greece.

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, Greek citizens can call +55 11 96085-3023, the number given by the Brazilian foreign ministry’s list. In Brazil, dial 190 or 911 for the police, 192 for an ambulance and 193 for the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice). Brazilian citizens who need consular help in Greece can contact the Embassy of Brazil in Athens.

Diplomatic missions of Greece in Brazil

Greece in Brazil

Measured in a straight line from São Paulo, the nearest other Greek office is the Honorary Consulate in Rio de Janeiro (about 360 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from São Paulo.

• Brasília (870 km) – Embassy of Greece in Brazil
• São Paulo – Consulate General (this page)
• Manaus – Honorary Consulate
• Recife – Honorary Consulate
• Recife – Honorary Vice-Consulate
• Rio de Janeiro (360 km) – Honorary Consulate
• Salvador – Honorary Consulate
• Santos – Honorary Consulate