As Switzerland’s diplomatic representation in Greece, the Embassy of Switzerland in Athens handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Palaiologou Benizelou 5, Plaka, 105 56 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 723 0364 +30 210 729 9471 |
| athens@eda.admin.ch | |
| Website | www.eda.admin.ch/athens |
| Head of Mission | Sonja Hurlimann, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 August (Foundation of the Swiss Confederation) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Telephone hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00–12:00 and 13:30–15:00, Friday 09:00–12:30. An appointment by e-mail or phone is recommended; visitors without an appointment are received only if conditions allow. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Swiss Embassy?
Sonja Hurlimann heads the embassy as ambassador. Three honorary consulates – in Corfu, Rhodes and Thessaloniki – support Swiss citizens.
Documents checklist
What Swiss citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Swiss government information:
Swiss passport or ID card (Swiss citizens abroad)
- Apply online; the application is processed by the Swiss representation where you are registered
- You will then be invited to give your biometric data in person (at your representation or another equipped representation)
- Check before applying that your data in the Swiss civil register are up to date
- Minors must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when giving biometric data
- Statutory delivery time abroad: 30 days – apply well before your document expires
Sources: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – applying for an identity document, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – passport and identity card (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Greece
131 other countries are represented in Greece, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Syria (embassy), Tanzania (honorary), Thailand (embassy), Togo (honorary), Tunisia (embassy), Türkiye (consulate general), Türkiye (embassy), Uganda (honorary), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (honorary), Zambia (honorary), Zimbabwe (honorary). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Greek public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Independence Day (25 March) and Ochi Day (28 October). It is usually also closed on Switzerland’s national day (1 August).
Emergency assistance
In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in Switzerland should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of Switzerland in Greece
Switzerland in Greece
Measured in a straight line from Athens, the nearest other Swiss office is the Honorary Consulate in Thessaloniki (about 300 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Athens.
- Athens – Embassy of Switzerland (this page)
- Corfu (380 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes (430 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki (300 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Diplomatique (17 September 2026), www.eda.admin.ch/athens. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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