The Honorary Consulate of Russia in Corfu represents Russian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Russian Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
Contact Details
| Address | Grigoriou Marasli 31, 491 00 Corfu, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2661 081 973 |
| hon.cons.russian.fed.corfu.ion@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Nikolaos Kanoulas, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Grigoriou Marasli 31, 491 00 Corfu.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Corfu do?
Russia is represented in Corfu by an honorary consul. Nikolaos Kanoulas holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. To arrange a visit, call +30 2661 081 973 and e-mail hon.cons.russian.fed.corfu.ion@gmail.com.
Corfu is in the Ionian Islands. The embassy in Athens is roughly 375 km away.
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not publish visa rules for individual countries. It asks Greek citizens travelling outside the EU and the European Economic Area to check with the consular authorities of the country they are visiting before departure – for Russia, that means this mission. Source: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek).
Which Russian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Russian citizens are issued by the Russian Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. The Russian national day, 12 June, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Russia’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Russia
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Alexandroupoli – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Lamia – Honorary Consulate
- Nafplio – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Corfu office
Where do I renew my Russian passport if I live near Corfu?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Russian Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
What are the contact details of the Russian honorary consul in Corfu?
By phone on +30 2661 081 973 or by e-mail to hon.cons.russian.fed.corfu.ion@gmail.com.
Who is the Russian honorary consul in Corfu?
Nikolaos Kanoulas, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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