The Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Heraklion represents Irish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Irish Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | ave Knossou 278, 714 09 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 215 060 |
| Fax | +30 2810 326 200 |
| irishconsulate@xenikakis.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Ioannis Xenikakis, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: ave Knossou 278, 714 09 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
This honorary office looks after Irish interests in Heraklion. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Ioannis Xenikakis. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +30 2810 215 060 and e-mail irishconsulate@xenikakis.gr.
Heraklion is in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 320 km away.
Which Irish office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Irish citizens are handled by the Irish Embassy in Athens.
Closing days
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). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Irish missions in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Ireland
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Heraklion office
Where do I renew my Irish passport if I live near Heraklion?
Passport applications go to the Irish Embassy in Athens; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Irish honorary consul in Heraklion?
By phone on +30 2810 215 060 or by e-mail to irishconsulate@xenikakis.gr.
Who runs the Irish honorary office in Heraklion?
Ioannis Xenikakis, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Ireland?
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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