For Icelandic residents and travellers in the Athens area, the Honorary Consulate General of Iceland in Athens is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Rodon 23, 145 64 Nea Kifissia, Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 620 8103 |
| Fax | +30 210 620 8103 |
| consulate@lybe.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Ioannis Lyberopoulos, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Rodon 23, 145 64 Nea Kifissia, Athens.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Athens do?
The honorary consul general in Athens is a volunteer representative of Iceland, usually a local business or civic figure. Ioannis Lyberopoulos holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the Greek list, the office covers the whole of Greece. Meetings take place by appointment. To arrange a visit, call +30 210 620 8103 and e-mail consulate@lybe.gr.
The office is located in Attica.
Which Icelandic office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Icelandic Embassy in Copenhagen (accredited to Greece).
Note: Iceland has no resident embassy in Athens; its embassy in Copenhagen is accredited to Greece.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Greece, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Clean Monday, Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas. On the Icelandic national day (17 June) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Iceland in Greece
- Copenhagen – Embassy of Iceland (accredited to Greece, no resident embassy in Athens)
- Athens – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Common questions about the Athens office
Where do I renew my Icelandic passport if I live near Athens?
Icelandic passports are issued through the Icelandic Embassy in Copenhagen (accredited to Greece), not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Athens honorary office of Iceland?
By phone on +30 210 620 8103 or by e-mail to consulate@lybe.gr.
Who is the Icelandic honorary consul general in Athens?
Ioannis Lyberopoulos, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Iceland 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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