Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Corfu helps Irish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Rizospaston Voulefton Ioniou Voulis 5, 491 00 Cofru, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2661 040 011 |
| anastasia.lychnou@honoraryconsul.ie | |
| Head of Mission | Anastasia Lychnou, Honorary Consul |
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: Rizospaston Voulefton Ioniou Voulis 5, 491 00 Cofru.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Corfu do?
Ireland is represented in Corfu by an honorary consul. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Anastasia Lychnou. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Before travelling there, call +30 2661 040 011 and e-mail anastasia.lychnou@honoraryconsul.ie to check that someone is available.
Despite the name, the office is in Cofru, near Corfu. Corfu is in the Ionian Islands. Distance to the Irish Embassy in Athens: about 375 km.
Which Irish office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Irish citizens are handled by the Irish Embassy in Athens.
Holidays and closures
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. It is usually also closed on Ireland’s national day (17 March). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Ireland’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Ireland
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Irish honorary consul in Corfu
Where do I renew my Irish passport if I live near Corfu?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Irish Embassy in Athens.
How can I reach the Corfu honorary office of Ireland?
By phone on +30 2661 040 011 or by e-mail to anastasia.lychnou@honoraryconsul.ie.
Who is the Irish honorary consul in Corfu?
Anastasia Lychnou, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Ireland 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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