The Embassy of Iraq in Athens is Iraq’s diplomatic mission to Greece. Iraqi nationals in Greece turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Mazaraki 4, 154 52 Palaio Psychiko, Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 672 2330 |
| iraqath@outlook.com | |
| Head of Mission | Nazdar Sherzad, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 3 October (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Greek Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Palaio Psychiko is a district in the north of the Athens area.
Who runs the Iraqi Embassy?
The embassy is currently led by Nazdar Sherzad as chargé d’affaires a.i., according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026).
Other consulates and embassies in Athens
131 other countries are represented in Athens, among them: 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), Malta (embassy), Malta (honorary), Mauritius (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). On the Iraqi national day (3 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
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 Iraq should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Iraq in Athens
Where is the Iraqi Embassy in Athens?
At Mazaraki 4, 154 52 Palaio Psychiko, Athens.
Who leads the Iraqi Embassy in Athens?
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Nazdar Sherzad, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the Iraqi Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Iraq is 3 October; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
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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). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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