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Citizen Services

ACS Overview

The American Citizen Services section is located at the Kokkali Street entrance near Dinokratous & Evzonon Streets.

The American Citizen Services Branch serves American citizens visiting or residing in Greece.  Americans who register with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy may obtain updated information on travel and security in Greece.  For more information on all American Citizen services, click on options on the menu on the left side of this page.

ACS Hours and Contact Information

Please note:  The Consular section is open Monday through Friday, except the last Wednesday of each month and these U.S. and Greek Holidays.

American Citizen Services: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.  For emergencies on the last Wednesday of each month, please call (0030)210-721-2951.  For after-hour emergencies (outside of normal working hours), call (0030)210-729-4301 or (0030)210-729-4444.
Phone:  (0030)210-720-2419,2415, 2420, 2408
Fax:  (0030)210-724-5313
Email:  athensamericancitizenservices@state.gov

Notarials:  8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Phone:  (0030)210-720-2421
Fax:  (0030)210-724-5313
E-mail:  athensamericancitizenservices@state.gov

Passport Services: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Phone: (0030)210-720-2494, (0030)210-720-2464
Fax:  (0030)210-729-2613
E-mail:  athenspassport@state.gov

Consular Reports of Birth: By appointment only
Phone: (0030)210-720-2494, (0030)210-720-2464

Location Information

The U.S. Embassy is located adjacent to the Megaro Mousikis (Music Hall) and near the "Megaro Mousiki" blue line Metro stop.  (Street Map: view of area from www.mapquest.com)

Street Address: 91 Vasilissis Sophias Avenue, 101 60, Athens.

U.S. Postal Address: PSC 108, APO, AE 09842

Information for Consular Visitors

Over 200 persons visit the embassy every day for consular business. Please note the following information about access procedures.

  • Visitors are admitted to the embassy one-by-one and must submit to security procedures similar to those encountered at airports. Please cooperate with the security personnel, whose work protects the Embassy and its visitors.
  • Cameras and mobile phones are not permitted inside the embassy.
  • Visitors should bring their passport or identity card.
  • Baggage and bulky items such as baby carriages cause long delays and complications during the security procedures. Since there is no place to store these items at the entrance, it is best not to bring them to the Embassy.
  • A water fountain and toilets are available inside the consular waiting room.
  • The Embassy is handicapped-accessible.
  • Embassy visitors requiring U.S. passport or other American Citizen Services line up to the right for entrance into the Embassy compound. Visa applicants with appointments line up to the left of the entrance. Visitors coming to the Embassy for American Citizen Services who have appointments should tell the guard and then wait to be let in. Visitors for services which who do not require an appointment will be let in on a first-come basis.

The Embassy makes every effort to admit visitors with minimal delay. However, on busy days there may be a lengthy waiting period. We regret this inconvenience, and advise visitors to dress appropriately for the weather. Thank you for your patience and understanding.