Welcome Message
Welcome to the website of the Australian Embassy in Greece.
Here you will find information on how to contact us, advice on the range of passport, notarial and consular services available to Australian citizens, and information on visa and citizenship arrangements. There are links to sites where you can obtain information about social security and pension payments, trade and investment advice, and find general information about Australia. To learn more about Australian foreign and trade policy, or our bilateral relationships with Greece, Bulgaria and Romania, to which the Embassy is accredited, you can explore the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website: www.dfat.gov.au. If you are an Australian citizen planning to travel overseas, check out the Smartraveller website.
COVID-19 - Visiting the Embassy in Athens
Face masks are mandatory for all visitors entering the Embassy. You will be required to have your face mask on before you enter the Embassy, while you are waiting and at the counter when being served.
We are monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and actively following the latest medical advice and official reports issued by the Greek authorities. During this constantly evolving situation, the safety of Australian citizens, and our Client Services and Embassy team remains our highest priority. We ask that you stay up to date with the measures being implemented across Greece, Bulgaria and Romania, and most importantly, follow the advice of local authorities.
For Australians in Bulgaria & Romania
Our Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria (Sofia) and Romania (Bucharest) may only be able to offer limited assistance.
If you need urgent consular or passport assistance please phone the Embassy in Athens directly on +302108704000. This number is open for calls 24 hours, 7 days a week to ensure you are assisted. Please note that between 4pm and 8am (Central European time) there may be additional waiting times when the number is redirected to our call centre in Canberra.
What's New
2023 NSW State election
The 2023 NSW State election will take place on 25 March. If you’re overseas, you can still take part by applying online to vote by post. Postal vote applications close 6pm, 20 March - apply as soon as possible to ensure the ballot reaches you in time for you to vote by election day.
If you’re taking part in the 2023 NSW State election by postal vote overseas, please note we are not a drop off location. Find the list of drop off locations here: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/voters/voting-options/interstate-or-overseas
If you don’t have a drop of location near you, send your completed postal vote directly to the NSW Electoral Commission. For more details, visit: https://elections.nsw.gov.au/
Job Vacancy
The Australian Embassy, Athens seeks support for the Consular section. To apply, please follow the link below:
Temporary Consular Officer – LE3 – Athens
Medibank Private and other recent data breaches – advice for foreign passport holders
AUSTRALIA-BULGARIA 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
50th Anniversary
On 5 April 1972, Australia and Bulgaria established formal diplomatic relations. 50 years later, our nations enjoy a strong, warm friendship. One that is grounded in close community links, growing economic ties, and a shared commitment to democracy, the rule-of-law and free trade.
As a tribute to our warm friendship, we are publishing a series of historical photos and archive documents.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The Australian Government encourages Australian enterprises operating overseas and multinational enterprises operating in Australia to observe the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Guidelines provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct in a variety of areas, including:
- human rights;
- employment and industrial relations;
- environment;
- combating bribery, bribe solicitation and extortion;
- consumer interests;
- science and technology;
- competition; and
- taxation.
The Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP) promotes the use of the OECD Guidelines and contributes to the resolution of issues relating to their implementation, including facilitating access to conciliation services.
DIRECTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Are you an Australian company director, based in Australia or resident overseas? If so, you are required to apply for a director identification number (director ID). Find out more.
RECOGNITION OF AUSTRALIAN DRIVER LICENCES IN GREECE
As of 5 November 2021, Australian driver licences are recognised in Greece. Individuals who hold a valid Australian driver licence no longer need to also have an International Driving Permit to be able to drive in Greece. A measure that will greatly benefit thousands of Australians living in or visiting Greece annually.
The Greek law stating the recognition of Australian driver licences is Law 4850, Article 25, Para 3, published in Greek Government Gazette A 208 – 05.11.2021.
ANZAC DAY Commemorations 2022
This year, the Australian Embassy will mark ANZAC Day through the commemorations on Lemnos island which Ambassador Arthur Spyrou will also attend.
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ambassador Spyrou will also lay a wreath privately, with the New Zealand Honorary Consul, at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Phaleron Cemetery in Athens.
Lest we forget.
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