For Romanian residents and travellers in the Heraklion area, the Honorary Consulate of Romania in Heraklion is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Em. Hristodoulou 4, 716 01 Nea Alikarnassos, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 346 169 |
| Fax | +30 2810 226 416 |
| rohonconsulcrete@kourkounis.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Konstantinos Kourkounakis, 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: Em. Hristodoulou 4, 716 01 Nea Alikarnassos.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
Romania is represented in Heraklion by an honorary consul. Konstantinos Kourkounakis holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2810 346 169 and e-mail rohonconsulcrete@kourkounis.gr.
The office itself is located in Nea Alikarnassos, in the Heraklion area. Heraklion is in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 320 km away.
Which Romanian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Romanian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Romanian Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
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 Romania’s national day (1 December). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Romania’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Romania
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Heraklion office
Where do I renew my Romanian passport if I live near Heraklion?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Romanian Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
How do I contact the Romanian honorary consul in Heraklion?
By phone on +30 2810 346 169 or by e-mail to rohonconsulcrete@kourkounis.gr.
Who runs the Romanian honorary office in Heraklion?
Konstantinos Kourkounakis, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Romania 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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