The Honorary Consulate of India in Thessaloniki represents Indian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Indian Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Aristotelous 14, 546 23 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2310 269 200 |
| Head of Mission | Ioannis Bellas, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives no opening hours for this office. Make an appointment before visiting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Aristotelous 14, 546 23 Thessaloniki.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Thessaloniki do?
The honorary consul in Thessaloniki is a volunteer representative of India, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Ioannis Bellas. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. Before travelling there, call +30 2310 269 200 to check that someone is available.
Thessaloniki is in Central Macedonia. The embassy in Athens is roughly 305 km away.
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not publish visa rules for individual countries. It asks Greek citizens travelling outside the EU and the European Economic Area to check with the consular authorities of the country they are visiting before departure – for India, that means this mission. Source: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek).
Which Indian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Indian Embassy in Athens.
Closing days
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). The Indian national day, 26 January, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of India in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of India
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of India in Thessaloniki
Where do I renew my Indian passport if I live near Thessaloniki?
Passport applications go to the Indian Embassy in Athens; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Thessaloniki honorary office of India?
By phone on +30 2310 269 200.
Who runs the Indian honorary office in Thessaloniki?
Ioannis Bellas, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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