Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Heraklion helps Swedish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Papanastasiou 28A, 713 06 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 225 991 |
| Fax | +30 2810 300 523 |
| heraklion@consulatesofsweden.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Andreas Metaxas, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Papanastasiou 28A, 713 06 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
The honorary consulate represents Sweden in Heraklion and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Andreas Metaxas. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2810 225 991 and e-mail heraklion@consulatesofsweden.gr.
The office is located in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 320 km away.
Which Swedish office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the Swedish 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 Swedish national day, 6 June, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Sweden’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Sweden
- Chania – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Heraklion
Where do I renew my Swedish passport if I live near Heraklion?
Passport applications go to the Swedish Embassy in Athens; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the Swedish honorary consul in Heraklion?
By phone on +30 2810 225 991 or by e-mail to heraklion@consulatesofsweden.gr.
Who runs the Swedish honorary office in Heraklion?
Andreas Metaxas, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Sweden?
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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