Consulate General of Greece

Category: Foreign consulate in New York

Address: 69 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075, USA

Phone: +12129885500

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–2:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–2:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–2:30PM

Thursday: 9AM–2:30PM

Friday: 9AM–2:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Garik Avetisyan

Sep 22, 2022

Closes at 2pm!

Georgina Cheng

Sep 22, 2022

It was a very pleasant, professional and efficient visa application process at the consulate. The best experience so far!

Ioannis kravaritis

Sep 9, 2022

Congratulations to everyone, having lost our passports from the first phone call we calmed down and they finally served us after hours Friday 15.00. Thank you very much me and my family. Yiannis Kravaritis

Ximeng Tang

Sep 7, 2022

I’ve applied for Schengen visas at many different consulates in New York over the years, and the Greece Consulate really stood out. When I couldn’t find any appointment opening for 3 months out and emailed the visa department, I got immediate reply offering me a reasonable date and time that would work well for me. The staff at the consulate were friendly and helpful. The visa lady went above and beyond what was required of her job. The office is in an upper east side building with cute decorations, which is much better than those midtown east offices which guarded against people like they were criminals.

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Questions & Answers

I am a Greek American whose parents were both born in Greece. I would like to obtain Greek citizenship. How can I go about this?

Constantine P. | Oct 13, 2019
Niki Papageorgiou | Oct 12, 2020

Did you ever get an answer to this? Wondering how I could do it as well.

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How can you extend a 3 months visa

D S | Oct 13, 2017
Chrisavgi Sourgoutsis | Oct 13, 2019

No. Don't even try it. Trust me.

What do I need to bring with me to my appointment with you in order to RENEW my Greek passport?

Tatiana Perkin | Oct 13, 2018
Spiros Georgoulas | Jul 14, 2022

What do I need to renew my Greek passport

Can I receive a notary public on a Greek document?

Athanasios Kritharis | Oct 13, 2019
Elias Stafylas | Oct 13, 2019

www.mfa.gr/usa/en/consulate-general-in-new-york/

Hello, I studied in Athens and fell in love with the country culture and a man. I've been traveling back and forth from NYC to Greece but I was told I can only stay for 90 days in a 6 m period. Can someone please advise on how To stay there longer?

Ellie Rab | Oct 13, 2018
spoly 813 | Oct 13, 2018

If you are American it is very difficult. If you live in the EU (European Union) you can live in Greece without a problem. I am American and I was married to a Greek and we moved to Crete when he retired. It was still very difficult even though he had political connections. I would be issued a Resident Visa since we were living there but it had to be renewed every three years while in Greece and it is a huge hassle. You must have a compelling reason to be granted an extension..to be with family, own property etc. They do not consider being a tourist as a compelling reason. Also..unless you are fluent in Greek it is extremely difficult to conduct legal matters with the officials as they will speak Greek to you. My husband and his brother had to conduct all official business on my behalf. Good luck to you!

I want to get a appointment but it's all booked until July. Is it possible to walk in? I already book my trip

saadia scott | Oct 13, 2019
Mark Bay | Oct 13, 2019

Hey does it work? Because I have same situation!

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Can i get a marriage certificate without an apointment?

mike dun | Oct 13, 2018
Athina Filippou | Oct 13, 2018

You should make an appointment online to the registry department. If you go there without appointment it's not guaranteed that they will help you.

How does my husband and his brother make an appointment with the consulate

Tara Markou | Jul 14, 2022
Fatih Erkan Caba | Jul 14, 2022

Go to their website and choose a date and time there to book an appointment.

i am USA citizen and i am traveling to Greece from turkey in August. do i need to get a visa?

Aline Frankian | Jul 14, 2022
Julia Helland | Jul 14, 2022

Greece is a party to the Schengen Agreement; therefore, U.S. citizens may enter Greece without a visa for stays of up to 90 days for tourism and business.

Do I need an international driver's license to drive in Greece? I will be vacationing there and will have a US driver's license

Alice Serras | Jul 14, 2022
Chinonso Opurum | Jul 14, 2022

An international license is your US American license in this Case.

What documents do I need to apply for the Greek Citizenship?

Petro Vojniku | Dec 16, 2021
stefania anto | Dec 16, 2021

You have definitely to call them, or maybe you should ask a lawyer who knows better in case you find any difficulty with the on-line information.

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Are US permanent citizens allowed to travel to Greece now

Angie Paz | Nov 16, 2021
Sotirios Gountas | Nov 16, 2021

Yes they are but there are entry requirements. Visit the consulate website for additional requirements.

HOW CAN A PERSON BORN IN GREECE GET A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Zoraida Diaz | Oct 12, 2021
Sofia | Oct 12, 2021

Do you have a Greek TIN? ΑΦΜ? If you have ever paid taxes in Greece, then you should have one. With this number you can register to the online services offered through ermis.gov.gr Some certificates are being offered in English as well.

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Is the US vaccination card considered a vaccination certificate to travel to Greece

Sylvia Ayler | Oct 12, 2021
Consulate General of Greece | Oct 12, 2021

Yes it is. You can present that to the Greek Authorities. Just remember to carry some form of ID with you.

How can you get an expedited passport less than 2 weeks to Greece?

Helen Savage | Oct 12, 2021
Stylianos Tsiolis | Oct 12, 2021

Greek or American passport

How do I get a visa appointment for NY?

Arleen Rasmussen | Oct 12, 2021
elisa2309 | Oct 12, 2021

Go through their website, they have an e-appointment icon on the right. Press on it and then it asks what the appointment is for, and it guides you accordingly.

The two major US testing companies (Labcorp and Quest) refuse to add an ID or Passport number on the PCR Covid test results required for entry to Greece. How will be able to add that if the companies refuse?

Bart Simpson | Oct 12, 2021
Nick Kourmousis | Oct 12, 2021

I have only the best to say impeccable everyone in the service. I felt like my own people. I hope they continue to serve the citizens.

Is there a place near the Consulate that take passport pictures?

Panos Mourdoukoutas | Oct 12, 2021
Susan Pantermarakis | Oct 12, 2021

Yes. It is a pharmacy and they will take the proper pictures. We went locally and apparently they cropped off top of the hair on the picture we were to use and we couldn't use it. It was the same price 31 or $32 as I paid in my local neighborhood.

Where can i get photos for a Greek passport?

John Karavas | Oct 12, 2021
Iro Touribaba | Oct 12, 2021

Use the Consulate's virtual assistant on the bottom right: www.mfa.gr/newyork Ask the question and a list of options in the form of a word doc will appear

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When embassy is opening?

Twinkle Sitara | Oct 12, 2020
Gus Kremmidas | Oct 12, 2020

It is open, you just need to make an appointment online. No walk-ins.

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Is flying opened up to fly to Rhodes Greece from New York

Donna Flynn | Oct 12, 2020
lambrini nikolaidou | Oct 12, 2020

Only if you have a greek passport or a greek ID ( the newer version , written in Greek and English)

I need to reschedule an appointment that I have for tomorrow. How do I do that?

Vivian Giannacopoulos | Oct 12, 2020
Fani Foustanellas | Oct 12, 2020

If you made the appointment on-line through e-servicez you can log in and change it... If not you would have to try and call first thing in the morning as they close at 230PM

I am a Greek citizen, my passport has expired, what documents do I need to renew the deadline

Mari Dimitriadi | Oct 12, 2020
Iro Touribaba | Oct 12, 2020

If you need to renew your Greek passport, make an appointment with the Passports Department here www.mfa.gr/newyork

how do i get the Schengen visa if i stay more then 90 days in Greece .

CHRISTINE SAVI | Oct 12, 2020
Samvith V Rao | Oct 12, 2020

You can stay for more than 90 days if it is for medical reasons

My mother and her brother went to the consulate so she could give her brother power of attorney to sell a house in Greece. He sold it and disappeared with all her money and he is in Greece. Can the Greek embassy find him and press charges on him

Maria Dousi | Oct 12, 2020
Dim | Oct 12, 2020

Did you contact the Embassy of New York and to Athens or with the greek consulate to Thessaloniki (eventually) ?? https://www.mfa.gr/usa/en/consulate-general-in-new-york https://gr.usembassy.gov/ See to the end of their website .Also you should report it and to the Authorities /police department....I don't know guide you more ,I 'm sorry.

After marriage in New York with American citizen, If I change my last name should I change my passport etc? Thanks.

oxana panova | Oct 13, 2019
Dim | Oct 12, 2020

From that I saw, the passport is required to be changed if you need to travel outside the US. The social security card and the driving license (if you have one) should definitely changed them. https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.wikihow.com/Change-the-Name-on-a-Driver%2527s-License-Due-to-Marriage%3famp=1 https://newlynamed.com/how-to-change-your-name-after-marriage/

Is it necessary to have an International Drivers Permit for an American to drive in Greece?

Jeffrey Harris | Oct 13, 2019
Dim | Oct 12, 2020

Yes ,take a look here. https://gr.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/driving-in-greece/

How old a woman is able to collect sintaxi from Greece when she has 5000ensima.

Zoe Efthymiou | Oct 13, 2019
Dim | Oct 12, 2020

Article 11/1/2019 https://tinyurl.com/y5zq2auq

How old a FEMALE take sintaxi and how many ensima she needs

Zoe Efthymiou | Oct 13, 2019
Dim | Oct 12, 2020

It is very difficult to answer such questions here. See here, it has the option of communicating at the bottom of the page. https://www.efka.gov.gr/en/syntaxioychoi/sychnes-eroteseis-kai-apanteseis-schetika-me-syntaxeis Many factors play a role in your age, whether you have stamps from America or Greece, whether we are talking about Heavy or not .... I do not know these things. See here if it helps. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.newsbomb.gr/oikonomia/story/994832/exete-ensima-kai-sto-exoteriko-deite-edo-pos-ypologizetai-i-syntaxi-sas Ask here if they answer. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ethnos.gr/ellada/33458_syntaxeis-29-apantiseis-sta-erotimata-poy-tethikan-sto-ethnosgr%3famp

What is required to do a will(diathiki)

Daphne Kefalogiannis | Oct 13, 2019
Dim | Oct 12, 2020

See here ,although late answer and contact the Consulate for more info. https://www.mfa.gr/usa/en/services/services-for-greeks/wills-and-inheritances.html

Hey guys tomorrow I have appointment about my passport in the Greek embassy new York and I want to ask someone if I will pay all the money cash tomorrow the same day and how much costs?? Answer simeonesomeone

Chris Giannakopoulos | Oct 13, 2019
Mishu Garg | Oct 13, 2019

Usually around 80 USD and you can pay via either card or cash

I want to.live on the Island of Samos. How can I get a resident Visa

Aletha Renee | Oct 13, 2019
Dim | Oct 13, 2019

Although late ,take a look here . https://www.mfa.gr/usa/en/visas.html?mission=nyo Contact with consulate for more info.

Are they open today

Sarah Fornaro | Oct 13, 2019
Elias Stafylas | Oct 13, 2019

Yes

I was born in Greece I am an American citizen I own property in greece and I have vast family in Greece and I need to travel to Greece for more than 4 months out of a year. I also have a greek id taftotita I need travel for famiy and for business

Anthony Psatha | Oct 13, 2019
Elias Stafylas | Oct 13, 2019

www.mfa.gr/usa/en/consulate-general-in-new-york/

Can I obtain an ΑΦΜ through the Greek Consulate office in NY?

Denise Protonotarios | Oct 13, 2019
Denise Protonotarios | Oct 13, 2019

Thank you so much for your response.

What currency is broadly used in Greece?

george tackett | Oct 13, 2018
Apostolos Paul Rizos | Oct 13, 2018

Euro

How do I go about translating a Greek birth certificate in English?

Maria Lazarakis | Oct 13, 2018
Theana Makos | Oct 13, 2018

Any Greek lawyer will do it

how do i go there by train

Angeliki Psalidas | Oct 13, 2018
Mahesh | Oct 13, 2018

Take the 6 train to 77 st or 4 express to 82 st.

My fiance and I (both of us are Indians and living in New York and Chicago)are planning to visit Greece for 8 days. Do we have to submit the documents in the Consulate of Greece in-person or can we send it via Mail with all the required documents ?

EBU MATHEW | Oct 13, 2018
Celine Gezer | Oct 13, 2018

In person

does a US resident who has a Dominican passport need a visa to go to greece?

mericis diaz | Oct 13, 2018
Robin Diaz | Oct 13, 2018

Yes, they do

Does a Greek citizen need visa to visit NYC?

nexhat kadriu | Oct 13, 2018
Jori Guzhuna | Oct 13, 2018

You need an ESTA Visa. You can get it online from the American embassy

Are you open Veterans Day?

Vaso Karayianni | Oct 13, 2018
Jori Guzhuna | Oct 13, 2018

Embassies usually follow the calendar of the country they represent.

Can my girlfriend visit greece with a Dominican passport? She lives in the Dominican Republic. I live in New York City.

Steve Marukos | Oct 13, 2017
Jori Guzhuna | Oct 13, 2018

She will need a Visa to enter The European union

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