Visas
Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas
The American Consulate General in Thessaloniki does not issue visas. The Consulate can provide general information and informative handouts to visitors via telephone and at the Consulate lobby.
Below we provide information reproduced fom the U.S Embassy Athens website Visa information pages.
The Athens Consular Section provides visa services to Greek and third-country nationals, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visas.
On occasion, some travelers may experience delays at the port of entry due to the result of extended computer checks and/or secondary inspection by the Department of Homeland Security. The US State Department does not have the authority to intervene with DHS on the behalf of individual travelers. However, if you feel you have been subject, in error, to a delay at the port of entry, you may request an audit of your case by visiting the DHS redress website.
Notice to Holders of Greek Passports
According to the Hellenic Ministry of Public Order, all Greek passports issued by the local Greek Nomarchies prior to December 31, 2005 will be invalid for travel from January 1, 2007. To obtain a new passport, please inquire at your nearest police precinct or through the Greek Police/Passports (DIED) website.
Immigrant Visas
Hours of Operation
The Immigrant Visa Unit provides services to Greek and third-country nationals who wish to immigrate to the United States.
Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm - Monday through Friday.
Phone: (210) 720-2452 or (210) 720-2453 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
E-mail: athensconsul@state.gov.
The Immigrant Visa section is closed the last Wednesday of each month. For emergencies on those days, please call from 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m. 210-721-2951 and after 5:00 p.m. 210-720-2490 or 210-720-2491.
Non-Immigrant Visas
The Visa section is located at the Kokkali Street entrance near to Dinokratous & Evzonon Streets.
Hours of Operation
The Non-immigrant Visa section is closed the last Wednesday of each month. For emergencies on those days, please call 210-721-2951 from 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m. and outside of normal working hours 210-720-2490 or 210-720-2491.
All nonimmigrant visa applicants must fill out the new online DS-156 Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF). Non-electronic DS-156 applications (typed, handwritten) are not accepted.