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March 24, 2026

Message by the President of the Hellenic Republic Constantine An. Tassoulas to the Greek Diaspora on the occasion of the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence

Dear Compatriots, It is with profound emotion that we commemorate once again the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence, a defining historical milestone which led to the establishment of the modern Greek state and shaped the course of Hellenism all over the world, forging a strong national consciousness. In this context, our thoughts turn […]

March 13, 2026

Launch of the Greek Independence Day Celebrations at the Consulate General of Greece in New York

With national pride and the vibrant energy of the younger generation of the Greek diaspora, the official celebrations for Greek Independence Day commenced today at the Consulate General of Greece in New York. The event was honored by the presence of the Secretary General for Equality and Human Rights, Ms. Katerina Patsogianni.The opening of the festivities […]

March 9, 2026

International Women’s Day Celebration at the Consulate General of Greece in New York

The Consulate General of Greece in New York, in partnership with Philo4Thought Inc., successfully hosted a flagship event titled "International Women’s Day: Celebrating Generations of Amazing Leaders." The gathering provided a high-level forum for dialogue, highlighting the distinguished contributions and leadership trajectories of Greek-American women excelling across the United States. The event opened with welcoming […]

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National Service Information

Executive summary: Permanent residents abroad Overview There are three categories of permanent residents abroad: The Consular Authority,through which you should apply for the issuance of the aforementioned certificate depends on the State, wherein you had been last residing. In case you had been living in more than one states within the US or other countries in […]

Registrations - Declarations (Birth - Marriage - Death)

Executive Summary IMPORTANT NOTE: Original certificates of birth, marriage and death need to be authenticated through the Apostille. Registration - Declaration of birth Registration of a birth at a Consular Mission requires that the birth took place in one of the States of Jurisdiction of the Consulate General or Consulate. The following supporting documents must be […]

Power of Attorney

Executive Summary A power of attorney is a notarial document by which any citizen, who has legal capacity, is mentally competent, and over 18 years of age, appoints another person as their representative in order to carry out lawful acts and transactions, such as real estate purchases and sales, judicial, administrative and tax representation, representation […]

Greek Citizenship

Executive Summary Greek Citizenship Overview Greek citizenship constitutes an inherent legal right of individuals born to at least one Greek parent. This right exists by operation of law; however, it is formally recognized by the Greek State only upon registration in the records of a Greek Municipality (Δημοτολόγιο). Such registration constitutes the legal basis for […]

Sworn Statement of Law

Download the  Sworn statement of Law (Υπεύθυνη Δήλωση άρθρο 8, Ν1599/1986)

Contact details for Greek Missions

Consulate General in New York

Working Hours (in Greek time):
(Eastern European Time) 16:00-23:30
Head of Mission:
Consul General : Ifigenia Kanara, Minister Plenipotentiary Second Class

Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs in New York

866 2nd Avenue 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Head of Mission:
Head : Nikolaos Thomopoulos, First Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs

Public Diplomacy Office in New York

69 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
Head of Mission:
Head: Maria Vaxevanidou, First Counsellor for Public Diplomacy