• Ελληνικά
  • English
Flag
Flag

Consulate General in New York

Newsroom

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 […]

March 13, 2026

Launch of the Greek Independence Day Celebrations at the Consulate General of Greece in New York

With national pride and the vibrant energy of the younger generation of the Greek diaspora, the official celebrations for Greek Independence Day commenced today at the Consulate General of Greece in New York. The event was honored by the presence of the Secretary General for Equality and Human Rights, Ms. Katerina Patsogianni.The opening of the festivities […]

March 9, 2026

International Women’s Day Celebration at the Consulate General of Greece in New York

The Consulate General of Greece in New York, in partnership with Philo4Thought Inc., successfully hosted a flagship event titled "International Women’s Day: Celebrating Generations of Amazing Leaders." The gathering provided a high-level forum for dialogue, highlighting the distinguished contributions and leadership trajectories of Greek-American women excelling across the United States. The event opened with welcoming […]
Read More >

Services

National Service Information
Permanent residents abroad Greece All male Greek citizens, aged between 19 and 45, are required to serve in the Armed Forces. Greek citizens living permanently outside of Greece have the right to postpone their conscription. They are permanently exempted from their military obligations when they reach the age of 45 years old. The postponement is […]

Registrations - Declarations (Birth - Marriage - Death)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Original certificates of birth, marriage and death need to be 1) authenticated through the Apostille 2) submitted with an official translation. 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 […]

Power of Attorney
The person who gives power of attorney must be legally capable of doing so; i.e. they must be of sound mind and of legal age (over 18 years old). Those who wish to give power of attorney must do so in person, before the Consular employee, providing at the same time their valid passport or their Greek […]

Greek Citizenship
All matters concerning Greek Citizenship, including the right to Greek Citizenship, the exercise of this right and mandatory prerequisites, are governed by the Greek Nationality (or Citizenship) Code (Law No. 1438/1984), along with the related legislation (mainly Law No. 3284 / 2004 ). 1.  A person acquires Greek citizenship at the time of birth, if […]

Photography and Filming in Greece

Sworn Statement of Law
Download the  Sworn statement of Law (Υπεύθυνη Δήλωση άρθρο 8, Ν1599/1986)
Read More >

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
entry exit system
Greek News Agenda Logo
Study in Greece
My Residence Golden Visa Programme
agora
Sta ellinika
Enterprise Greece
GREEK_EXPORT_ALMANAC