News from the Consulate General in Los Angeles
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 […]
February 25, 2026
Clean Monday
The Consulate General of Greece will remain closed on Monday, February 23rd in observance of Clean Monday.
January 15, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
The General Consulate of Greece will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.
December 24, 2025
Christmas, New Year and Epiphany Holidays
The General Consulate of Greece will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th due to the Christmas holidays, on Thursday, January 1st (New Year's Day), and on Tuesday, January 6th in observance of the Epiphany.
August 16, 2022
Αnnouncement concerning the passports validity period
According to Law 4962/2022, Article 87 «Legislative Regulations for passport issuance», passports that will be issued after Sept 1st, 2022 to adults or minors exceeding the age of 14 years old, will have a ten-year validity period.
June 4, 2021
Announcement for travelers to Greece
Visit travel.gov.gr for the step-by-step guide for travelling to Greece in the framework of preventing the spread of COVID-19
March 22, 2021
Minister of Foreign Affairs N. Dendias presents the exhibition of the Ministry’s Archives for the celebrations of the 200 years since the beginning of the Greek Struggle for Independence
In the framework of the celebrations for the 200 years since the beginning of the Greek Struggle for Independence in 1821, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias presents the virtual exhibition by the Service of Diplomatic and Historical Archives of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs of historical documents with respect to the creation and […]
January 29, 2021
Important notice
Due to safety measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles operates on an appointment-only basis. You may contact the Consulate General to schedule an appointment (Monday to Friday) by email at grgencon.la@mfa.gr. Walk-ins will not be permitted. Please also note that an e-appointment system is now […]
January 26, 2021
Heritage and Memory: A Focus on Jewish Greece (10-day virtual event starting on Jan.27)
The Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles, the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and Los Angeles Greek Film Festival announce the ten-day virtual event, "Heritage and Memory: A Focus on Jewish Greece", to be held from January 27 to February 6 in honor of Greece’s upcoming Presidency of […]
