For South African residents and travellers in the Thessaloniki area, the Honorary Consulate General of South Africa in Thessaloniki is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 9ο Thessalonikis - Thermi, 570 01 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2311 999 998 |
| Fax | +30 2310 999 997 |
| president@thermokoitida.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Vassilios Takas, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 9ο Thessalonikis - Thermi, 570 01 Thessaloniki.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Thessaloniki do?
In Thessaloniki, South African citizens can turn to the honorary consul general for practical help and information. The honorary consul general listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Vassilios Takas. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2311 999 998 and e-mail president@thermokoitida.gr.
Thessaloniki lies in Central Macedonia. The embassy in Athens is roughly 305 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 South Africa, that means this mission. See the ministry’s page on visas for Greek citizens (in Greek).
Which South African office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the South African 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. The South African national day, 27 April, normally means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of South Africa in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of South Africa
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Questions and answers – South Africa in Thessaloniki
Where do I renew my South African passport if I live near Thessaloniki?
For a new South African passport, contact the South African Embassy in Athens.
How do I contact the South African honorary consul general in Thessaloniki?
By phone on +30 2311 999 998 or by e-mail to president@thermokoitida.gr.
Who is the South African honorary consul general in Thessaloniki?
Vassilios Takas, 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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