The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Thessaloniki represents Italian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Italian Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | K. Karamanli 47, 546 39 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2310 914 050 |
| Fax | +30 2310 914 050 |
| salonicco.onorario@esteri.it | |
| Head of Mission | Georgia Sarantopoulou, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: K. Karamanli 47, 546 39 Thessaloniki.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Thessaloniki do?
The honorary consulate represents Italy in Thessaloniki and the surrounding area. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Georgia Sarantopoulou. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2310 914 050 and e-mail salonicco.onorario@esteri.it.
The office is located in Central Macedonia. The embassy in Athens is roughly 305 km away.
Which Italian office issues passports and visas?
the Italian Embassy in Athens is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. The Italian national day, 2 June, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Italy’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Italy
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Piraeus – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Heraklion – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Kavala – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Chios – Honorary Consular Agency
- Igoumenitsa – Honorary Consular Agency
- Kalamata – Honorary Consular Agency
- Paros – Honorary Consular Agency
Questions and answers – Italy in Thessaloniki
Where do I renew my Italian passport if I live near Thessaloniki?
For a new Italian passport, contact the Italian Embassy in Athens.
How do I contact the Italian honorary consul in Thessaloniki?
By phone on +30 2310 914 050 or by e-mail to salonicco.onorario@esteri.it.
Who runs the Italian honorary office in Thessaloniki?
Georgia Sarantopoulou, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Italy?
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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