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Embassy of France in Athens, Greece

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Embassy of France in Athens, Greece, located at 7 avenue Vassilissis Sofias. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    7 avenue Vassilissis Sofias
    10671 Athens
    Greece

  • Telephone

    +30 210 339 1000

  • Emergency Phone

    +30 210 969 6480

  • Fax

    +30 210 339 1009

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:45 AM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Thursday 8:45 AM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Friday 8:45 AM–2:45 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:45 AM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:45 AM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 2:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Athens: 12:09 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 7 avenue Vassilissis Sofias, the embassy is near key landmarks like Syntagma Square and Zappeion Hall. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Athens, Greece

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Dormition of the Mother of God: August 15 Flag of Greece
  • Ohi Day: October 28 Flag of Greece
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Athens, Greece:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Greek passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Laurence AUER, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Greece

Besides Embassy of France in Athens, Greece, France also has 14 representations in the following cities of Greece:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Greece

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of Greece.

See also

Greece in France

Greece has 7 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 26 June 2025 at 02:08 AM (EST).

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