Swedish nationals in and around Chania can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Chania for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Iroon Polytechniou 43, 1. Building, 2nd floor, 731 32 Chania, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2821 057 330 |
| Fax | +30 2821 057 337 |
| chania@consulatesofsweden.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Sirmatenia Paraschaki, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Iroon Polytechniou 43, 1. Building, 2nd floor, 731 32 Chania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Chania do?
The honorary consul in Chania is a volunteer representative of Sweden, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Sirmatenia Paraschaki. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2821 057 330 and e-mail chania@consulatesofsweden.gr.
The office is located in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 275 km away.
Which Swedish office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Swedish citizens are issued by the Swedish Embassy in Athens; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
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 Sweden’s national day (6 June). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Sweden’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Sweden
- Chania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Sweden in Chania
Where do I renew my Swedish passport if I live near Chania?
For a new Swedish passport, contact the Swedish Embassy in Athens.
How do I contact the Swedish honorary consul in Chania?
By phone on +30 2821 057 330 or by e-mail to chania@consulatesofsweden.gr.
Who is the Swedish honorary consul in Chania?
Sirmatenia Paraschaki, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Sweden 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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