Find official contact details, opening hours and consular services for the Embassy of India in Athens, Greece.
Contact Details
| Address | Kleanthous 3, 10674 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 721 62 27; +30 210 721 64 81 |
| Fax | +30 210 723 54 58 |
| amb.athens@mea.gov.in | |
| embassy@indianembassy.gr | |
| hoc.athens@mea.gov.in | |
| Website | www.indiaingreece.gov.in |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Ravi Shankar, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Kleanthous 3, 10674 Athens, Greece |
| cons.athens@mea.gov.in | |
| consular@indianembassy.gr |
Opening Hours Embassy
Below are the official opening hours of the Embassy of India in Athens. Visitors are advised to verify current opening times before planning their visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours may change on public holidays. Always verify before your visit.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | by appointment |
| Tuesday | by appointment |
| Wednesday | by appointment |
| Thursday | by appointment |
| Friday | by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
The map above shows exact the location of the embassy. Plan your route in advance and check local transport options.
Who runs the Indian Embassy?
Ravi Shankar heads the embassy as ambassador. One honorary consulate – in Thessaloniki – supports Indian citizens.
Documents checklist
What Indian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Indian government information:
Re-issue of an Indian passport abroad
- Register and fill in the application on the Passport Seva portal for Indian embassies and consulates, then print the completed form
- Take the printout and your documents to the application centre named by the embassy or consulate for your area
- Your current passport in original, with self-attested photocopies of the first two and last two pages (including the ECR/non-ECR page) and any observation page
- Original documents plus one set of self-attested photocopies
- ICAO-compliant photographs (required since 1 September 2025)
- For a change of name or spouse’s name: e.g. marriage certificate or divorce decree
Sources: Ministry of External Affairs, India – Passport Seva at Indian embassies and consulates, Passport Seva – documents required for re-issue of passport (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.
Other consulates and embassies in Greece
131 other countries are represented in Greece, among them: Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (honorary), Kuwait (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (honorary), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
Expect the embassy 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.
Emergency assistance
In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in India should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of India in Greece
India in Greece
Measured in a straight line from Athens, the nearest other Indian office is the Honorary Consulate in Thessaloniki (about 300 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Athens.
- Athens – Embassy of India (this page)
- Thessaloniki (300 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Diplomatique (17 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek), www.indiaingreece.gov.in. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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