Greek citizens in France, and French residents planning a trip to Greece, can contact the Embassy of Greece in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | 17, rue Auguste-Vacquerie, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 47 23 72 28 |
| gremb.par@mfa.gr | |
| Website | www.mfa.gr/france/fr |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Dimitrios Zevelakis, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 23 Rue Galilee, 75116 Paris, France |
| Fax | +33 1 47 20 70 28 |
| grgencon.par@mfa.gr |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Greek public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at 17, rue Auguste-Vacquerie, 75116 Paris (16th arrondissement).
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Greek Embassy in Paris
The embassy names Dimitrios Zevelakis, Ambassador as head of mission. In the other direction, about 8,502 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Greece. Besides the embassy, Greece has career consular offices in Paris.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Greek passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Greece without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. For Greece, French travel advice currently asks for normal vigilance. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on French public holidays and on the Greek national holiday (25 March). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +33 1 47 23 72 28. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. French citizens who need help in Greece contact the French Embassy in Athens. Local emergency numbers in Greece: police 100, fire brigade 199.
Diplomatic missions of Greece in France
Greece in France
- Paris – Embassy of Greece (this page)
- Paris – Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Greece in Paris
What is the address of the Greek Embassy in France?
At 17, rue Auguste-Vacquerie, 75116 Paris.
Can French nationals travel to Greece without a visa?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
Is there a Greek consulate outside Paris?
Yes: Paris.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Greece, www.mfa.gr/france/fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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