Greek consular representation in Melbourne
Greek Consulate General in Melbourne
Find current contact details, location information, consular services, appointments and jurisdiction for the Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne.
Appointments required: the Consulate General operates by appointment for members of the public except in emergencies. Arrange the appropriate appointment before visiting.
Location
Where is the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General of Greece is located at Unit 39, 37–39 Albert Road in Melbourne, Victoria.
Before travelling: check the requirements for your particular procedure and arrange an appointment before visiting the Consulate General.
About the mission
About the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne
The Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne is a professional Greek consular mission providing services and assistance to Greek citizens and other eligible applicants.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially lists the mission as the Consulate-General of Greece. The Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains the Melbourne office as one of Greece’s principal professional consular authorities in Australia.
The mission is headed by Dimitra Georgantzoglou, First Counsellor of Embassy and Consul-General of Greece in Melbourne.
The Consulate General works alongside the Embassy of Greece in Canberra and Greece’s other professional and honorary consular offices throughout Australia.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne Consulate General provides a broad range of consular services for Greek citizens and other eligible applicants.
Greek passports
The Consulate General accepts applications for Greek passports. Applications, supporting documents and fingerprints are collected by the consular authority and forwarded to the Hellenic Police in Greece for passport issuance.
Visas for Greece
Eligible applicants residing within the Melbourne visa jurisdiction can apply for Schengen and applicable national visas through the Consulate General.
Citizenship and vital records
Greek consular services include matters relating to Greek citizenship, civil status and vital records, subject to the documentation and appointment requirements for each procedure.
Notarial services
The Consulate General provides consular notarial services, including procedures relating to powers of attorney and verification of signatures.
National service
Greek citizens living abroad can obtain information and consular assistance relating to Greek military and national service requirements.
Digital services
Some services for Greek citizens can also be accessed through Greece’s digital consular systems, including MyConsulLive and e-proxeneio.
Check the requirements first: documentation, personal attendance and appointment requirements differ by service. Review the current official instructions before preparing an application.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne
The Consulate General operates by appointment only for members of the public, except in emergencies. Its published general working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, while public hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm by appointment.
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that visitors should arrange an appointment well in advance and bring all documents and information required for their procedure.
Certain procedures require personal attendance. These include applications for Greek passports and visas, vital records and Greek citizenship matters, registration of deaths, notarial acts such as powers of attorney, and verification of private signatures.
Other eligible services may be available through MyConsulLive or Greece’s other digital consular services.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists Victoria as the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne.
The Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the Melbourne Consulate General covers Victoria and Tasmania. Its current visa information also assigns Victoria and Tasmania to the Melbourne Consulate General for Greek visa applications.
Check the jurisdiction for your service: official jurisdiction information can differ according to the procedure. Residents of Tasmania should check the current Greek instructions for the specific consular service they require before making an appointment.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Greek Consulate General
Arrange your appointment, check the requirements for your particular procedure and prepare all necessary documents before travelling to Albert Road.
Book before visiting
Public access is by appointment except in emergencies. Arrange your appointment with the Consulate General before travelling.
Check your jurisdiction
Confirm that Melbourne is the appropriate Greek consular authority for your place of residence and the particular service you require.
Prepare your documents
Bring all identification, originals, supporting documents and other information required for your particular consular procedure.
Frequently asked questions
Greek Consulate General in Melbourne
Is there a Greek Consulate General in Melbourne?
Yes. The Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne is an official professional Greek consular mission.
Where is the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne?
The Consulate General is located at Unit 39, 37–39 Albert Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
How can I contact the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne?
The main telephone number is +61 3 9866 4524. DFAT also lists +61 3 9866 4525. The official email address is grgencon.mel@mfa.gr.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Consulate General states that it operates by appointment for members of the public except in emergencies.
What are the public hours?
Public hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm by appointment. General working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Who is the Greek Consul-General in Melbourne?
Dimitra Georgantzoglou, First Counsellor of Embassy, is the Consul-General of Greece in Melbourne.
Can I apply for a Greek passport in Melbourne?
Yes. Melbourne is one of the Greek consular authorities in Australia authorised to receive Greek passport applications. Applicants must attend in person by appointment.
Does the Melbourne Consulate General process visas for Greece?
Yes. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the Melbourne Consulate General as the visa authority for applicants within its jurisdiction in Victoria and Tasmania.
Does the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne cover Tasmania?
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the Melbourne Consulate General covers Victoria and Tasmania and assigns both states to Melbourne for visa matters. DFAT separately lists Victoria as the mission’s general jurisdiction, so residents should check the instructions for their particular consular procedure.