{"id":601,"date":"2025-12-03T12:28:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/?post_type=service&#038;p=601"},"modified":"2026-08-25T21:24:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T21:24:02","slug":"information-regarding-citizen-services","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/citizen-services\/information-regarding-citizen-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Regarding Consular Services of General Consulate in NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CERTIFICATES DEPARTMENT<\/strong><br><strong>Email<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:grgencon.ny@mfa.gr\">eproxenos.ny@mfa.gr<\/a><br><strong>Services without appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature Notarizations<br>- for official translations<br>- for citizen <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Affidavit.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affidavits<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/exousiodotisi_Application_for_Authorization.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">authorizations<\/a><br>- TIN (\u0391\u03a6\u039c) &amp; SSN (\u0391\u039c\u039a\u0391) <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/amka.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Authorization Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>- Certificate of identity (for the application form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/General_Application_for_a_Certificate.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Services<br>- Copy of existing Greek Birth Certificate (for the application form please click \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/General_Application_for_a_Certificate.doc\">here<\/a>)<br>- Copy of existing Greek Family Status Certificate (for the application form please click \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/General_Application_for_a_Certificate.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>)<br>- Conversion of a United States (<strong>NY, NJ, C\u03a4 or PA<\/strong>) driving license to a Greek driving license (for more information please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/driving-license-conversion\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0&amp; for the application form please click \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/General_Application_for_a_Certificate.doc\">here<\/a>)<br>- Declaration of the beneficiary of pension (Life Certificate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/27052026-\u03a0\u0399\u03a3\u03a4\u039f\u03a0\u039f\u0399\u0397\u03a4\u0399\u039a\u039f-\u0396\u03a9\u0397\u03a3.pdf\">here<\/a>)<br>- For information about pet animal movement please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/pets-animals\/\">here<\/a>, for the Veterinary Certificate click \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/veterinary_certificate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, for the Veterinary declaration please click \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/veterinary_declaration.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Services by appointment only:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:eproxenos.ny@mfa.gr\">eproxenos.ny@mfa.gr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>- Permanent resident abroad certificate for military use (for more information please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/national-service-information\/\">here&nbsp;<\/a>)<br>- Certificate of Stay Abroad for military use (for information click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/national-service-information\/draft-evaders-living-abroad-greece-certificate-of-stay-for-military-use\/\">here<\/a>).<br>- Household Effect Certificate (for the supporting documents please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Household_Effects_Certificate_Supporting_Documents_en2010.pdfments_en2010.pdf\">here<\/a>, for the application form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/metoikisi_aitisi2010.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, for the repatriation statement &amp; for the personal belongings list please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/pistopoiitiko_metaforas_sinithous_katoikias.pdf\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>POWER OF ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT<\/strong><br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:attorney.nyc@mfa.gr\">attorney.nyc@mfa.gr<\/a><br><strong>Services<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Powers of Attorneys (for more information please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/power-of-attorney\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0&amp; for the application form please click \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/Application-for-a-PoA-2026.pdf\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wills (for more information please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/wills-and-inheritances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;&amp; for the application form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/General_Application.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sworn testimonies for judicial use (for the application form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/General_Application.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judicial documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>All services are by appointment only<\/strong>&nbsp;(to book an appointment click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/schedule-an-appointment\/\">here<\/a>)<br><strong><br>REGISTRY DEPARTMENT<\/strong><br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:registry.nyc@mfa.gr\">registry.nyc@mfa.gr<\/a><br><strong>Services<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth, Marriage &amp; Death Registrations (for more information please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/registrations-declarations-birth-marriage-death\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0&amp; for the application form please click \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/\u039d\u0395\u039f-\u0395\u03a1\u03a9\u03a4\u0397\u039c\u0391\u03a4\u039f\u039b\u039f\u0393\u0399\u039f.docx\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greek Citizenship (for more information please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/greek-citizenship\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;&amp; for the application form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/app_quest_en.doc\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate for the transport of human remains (for more information please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/transport-of-human-remains\/\">here<\/a>). Technical Guidance on the Transport of COVID-19 Human Remains (please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Guidance_Information_on_the_Transport_of_Human_Remains.pdf\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you schedule your appointment, please fill out the questionnaire provided <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/app_quest_en.doc\">here<\/a>.<br><strong><br>All services are by appointment only<\/strong>&nbsp;(to book an appointment click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/schedule-an-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>)<br><br><strong>PASSPORTS DEPARTMENT<\/strong><br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:passports.nyc@mfa.gr\">passports.nyc@mfa.gr<\/a><br><strong>Services<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Issue &amp; Renewal of Greek Passports (for further information please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/passport-information\/\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Consent - Passport renewal for minors (for the consent form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Minor_Travel_Consent_Form.doc\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To declare the theft or loss of your Greek passport please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Affidavit.doc\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All services are by appointment only<\/strong>&nbsp;(to book an appointment click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/schedule-an-appointment\/\">here<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/schedule-an-appointment\/\"><strong>Collect your new passport<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ARMED FORCES DEPARTMENT<\/strong><br><strong>Telephone<\/strong>: +1(212) 988- 5500 ext. *430<br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:military.nyc@mfa.gr\">military.nyc@mfa.gr<\/a><br><strong>Services<\/strong>: National Service Information -&nbsp;consultation only<br><em><br>*for permanent resident certificate for military use please see the Certificates Department above<\/em><br><br><strong>All services are by appointment only<\/strong>&nbsp;(to book an appointment click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/other-services\/schedule-an-appointment\/\">here<\/a>)<br><br><strong>VISA DEPARTMENT<\/strong><br><strong>Email<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:visa.nyc@mfa.gr\">visa.nyc@mfa.gr<\/a><br><strong>Services<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schengen Visas (for more information please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/visas\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;&amp; for the application form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/Schengen_Visa_Application_Form.doc\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Visas (for more information please click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/services\/visas\/\">here<\/a>&nbsp;&amp; for the application form please click <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><\/span>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/11\/2025\/12\/application_for_a_visa_for_a_long_stay_in_greece.pdf\">here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All services are by appointment only<\/strong>&nbsp;(to book an appointment click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/consulate-general-in-new-york\/make-an-appointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CERTIFICATES DEPARTMENTEmail:\u00a0eproxenos.ny@mfa.grServices without appointment: Services by appointment only: Email:&nbsp;eproxenos.ny@mfa.gr Certifications: POWER OF ATTORNEY DEPARTMENTEmail:&nbsp;attorney.nyc@mfa.grServices: All services are by appointment only&nbsp;(to book an appointment click&nbsp;here)REGISTRY DEPARTMENTEmail:&nbsp;registry.nyc@mfa.grServices: Before you schedule your appointment, please fill out the questionnaire provided &nbsp;here.All services are by appointment only&nbsp;(to book an appointment click&nbsp;here) PASSPORTS DEPARTMENTEmail:&nbsp;passports.nyc@mfa.grServices: All services are by appointment only&nbsp;(to book [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":150,"menu_order":250,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"service_icon":""},"service-category":[54],"class_list":["post-601","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry","service-category-ny-services"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/usa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service-category?post=601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}