The Embassy of Israel in Athens represents Israel in Greece and serves Israeli citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Marathonodromon 1, 154 52 Palaio Psychiko, Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 670 5500 |
| ambassadorsec@athens.mfa.gov.il | |
| Website | embassies.gov.il/greece/en |
| Head of Mission | Pninat-Ya Haya Yanay, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 May (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 12:30 |
Hours shown: consular visiting hours, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). The mission is closed on Greek and Jewish holidays. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Palaio Psychiko is part of the Athens area.
The embassy and its network in Greece
The ambassador is Pninat-Ya Haya Yanay.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Israeli sources:
Israeli travel document (passport) abroad
- Missions abroad issue non-biometric passports (biometric passports are issued only in Israel)
- Contact the consular department by e-mail first, quoting your 9-digit Israeli ID number and personal details
- Two recent photos, 5 × 5 cm, on a white background
- Your last Israeli travel document and the signed application form
- In person: first-time applicants, minors, lost/stolen/damaged documents and citizens who have not visited Israel for 10 years – adult renewals can often be sent by post
- Minors: copies of both parents’ passports; parents sign the form before a notary
Sources: Embassy of Israel in the USA – issuance of travel documents (passport), Government of Israel (gov.il) – issue or extend Israeli travel documents abroad (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: 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), Mexico (embassy), Moldova (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Greek public holidays. On the Israeli national day (1 May) 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 Israel should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Diplomatique (17 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek), embassies.gov.il/greece/en. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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