News from the Consulate General in Los Angeles
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.
April 27, 2026
Hospitality and Greek language learning programs for Diaspora Greeks - Camp program for children aged 8-12 years at the facilities of the HANTH (ΧΑΝΘ) in Agios Nikolaos, Halkidiki
The camp program for children aged 8-12 years at the facilities of the HANTH (ΧΑΝΘ) in Agios Nikolaos, Halkidiki will take place during the following camp periods: 1st period: Tuesday, June 23-Thursday, July 6: 100 children 2nd period: Sunday, August 2-Sunday, August 16: 50 children 3rd period: Monday, August 17-Monday, August 31: 100 children Information: […]
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 […]
