News from the Consulate General in San Fransisco

March 23, 2016

Greek Independence Day

The Consulate of Greece will remain closed on Friday, March 25th in observance of Greek Independence Day.

December 28, 2015

New Year's Day

The Consulate General of Greece will remain closed on Friday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.

December 23, 2015

Christmas Holidays

The Consulate General of Greece will remain closed on  Friday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Holidays.

November 23, 2015

Thanksgiving Day

The Embassy and Consular Office of Greece will remain closed on Thursday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

October 8, 2015

Columbus Day

The Embassy and Consular Office of Greece will remain closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day.

June 29, 2015

Notification for Tourists

Those who are visiting or are going to visit Greece should be aware that the capital control measures imposed by the Greek government do not apply to transactions or withdrawals made via ATM with the use of debit or credit cards issued in their country.

April 30, 2014

Launching of the new VISA Information System (VIS)

The Embassy of Greece informs you that beginning from May 15th 2014, the new Visa Information System will be launched (VIS). WHAT IS THE VIS? * The Visa Information System (VIS) is a system for the exchange of visa data between Schengen States. The implementation of the VIS is a key element of the common […]

February 21, 2014

New consular fees

We inform you that, new consular fees will be in effect from Mach 1st 2014, in accordance with the Presidential Decree No 16, published in the Government Gazette EK A’ 24/31.01.2014.