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May 22, 2026

Memorial Day

The General Consulate of Greece  will remain closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

May 11, 2026

Announcement: 2026 Hospitality and Greek Language Programs

The Consulate General of Greece in New York is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Hospitality and Greek Language Programs. This initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, as part of the Strategic Plan for Greeks Abroad 2024-2027. The hospitality programs […]

April 30, 2026

May 1st Labor Day

The General Consulate of Greece  will remain closed on Friday, May 1st in observance of May 1st Labor Day.
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Services

5. Temporary/Emergency Travel Documents
Overview In the context of providing consular assistance, the Consular Authorities issue in emergencies Temporary Travel Documents. The Temporary/Emergency Travel Documents (Laissez –passer) are issued by the Consular Authorities to Greek citizens (L.2968 / 18.12.2001), who are deprived of a passport either due to loss or due to theft, in order to enable them to […]

8. 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 […]

6. 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 […]

2. 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 […]

1. 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 […]

22. Photography and Filming in Greece
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Contact details for Greek Missions

Consulate General in New York

69 East 79 Street, New York, NY 10075
Working Hours (in Greek time):
(Eastern European Time) 16:00-23:30
Head of Mission:
Consul General : Ifigenia Kanara, Minister Plenipotentiary Second Class
Email
grgencon.ny@mfa.gr

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
Email
ecocom-newyork@mfa.gr

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
Email
pdo.newyork@mfa.gr
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