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France Embassy and Consulates in Greece
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
France Embassy in Athens, Greece
Leof. Vasilissis Sofias 7, Athina 106 71, Greece
Phone: + 30 2 10 339 10 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 44 minutes)
France Consulate General in Thessaloniki, Greece
27, Evzonon 54622 Thessaloniki Greece
Phone: + 30 2 31 024 40 30 / 1
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 44 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Greek and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| 25th of March (National) | Wednesday, March 25 | 1 day, 18 hours |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Orthodox Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday, April 13 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Greece?
France currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Greece including Athens and Thessaloniki.
2 - Do Greek citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of Greece (holders of regular passports) can travel to France for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a French visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Greece?
The French representative offices in Greece will be closed in observance of the following Greek and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- 25th of March (National) (GR & GR) Wed, Mar 25, 2026 (1 day, 23 hours)
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Time in France vs Greece
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
00:46AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Paris, France
23:46PMSunday, March 22, 2026