The Embassy of Greece in the UK, the Consular Office in London, and the Consulate General in Manchester will remain closed on Wednesday, 25 March, in observance of the National holiday.
The Embassy of Greece in the United Kingdom, the Consular Office in London, and the Consulate General in Manchester are open daily, except on official Greek public holidays.
Issuing of Personal Number
Since June 2025, Greek citizens can issue their Personal Number, which will unite information found in different registries and will be used as a single identification number for all the transactions with the Greek public authorities. This number is issued only once and cannot be modified, and will also be typed on the new identity cards.
Greek citizens can issue their Personal Number directly online, via the https://pa.gov.gr/ . To connect, it will be required to have taxisnet codes and the authentication code OT sent to the citizen’s mobile number, that is registered with the National Communication Registry (EMEP). In case that no mobile number is register with EMEP, you can visit the following website or the dedicated section on our website.
You can find more information related to the Personal Number at the relevant press release
The Personal Number can also be issued before a KEP office in Greece, or at the Consular Office in London or the General Consulate in Manchester, for UK residents, especially in case that a) no mobile number has been registered with EMEP, b) you are going to issue a Personal Number on behalf of another person (e.g. minor child), or c) you do not possess taxisnet codes. You will need the following:
- Greek ID card, or Greek passport, provided that you have one
- Be aware that ΑΦΜ is required.
- In case of Personal Number of minor children, both parents have to be physically present, along with the child, bringing their passports/ID cards, as well as the personal details mentioned above. If one of the parents cannot be present, the other parents has to submit the written consent of the adsent parent, legally certified by a Greek public authority.
If you reside within the area of responsibility of the London Consular Office, you can book an appointment via our online system (category Legalisation of Signature - Authorisations- EMEP– Personal Number) .For any queries you can contact us by e-mail at grcon.lon@mfa.gr
If you reside within the area of responsibility of the General Consulate in Manchester, please contact the following e-mail address grgencon.mch@mfa.grfor any information and to arrange an appointment.
