Chennai
Honorary Consulate General of Greece
9, Cathedral Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 086
Greece
Embassy of Greece, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mrs. Aliki Koutsomitopoulou
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony (photo record) of 5 January 2024 (5 Jan 2024).National day
25 March
Independence Day. Next on 25 March 2027 (in 5 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- EP 32, Dr. S Radhakrishnan Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-2688 0700Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- gremb.del@mfa.grSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2688 8010Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 8.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
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Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (mfa.gr)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
- Consular services
- Consular services (mfa.gr)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Greece
Bilateral trade of US$ 1943.62 million in FY 2022-23, the main products traded, Indian investments in Greece including GMR's Crete airport project, and the Joint Economic Committee, from the MEA brief.
Trade and investment between India and Greece (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Greece: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
India and Greece hold 14th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi
The 14th India-Greece Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi on 05 June 2026, chaired by Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas, Political Director at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The previous round was held in June 2023 in Athens. The next round is to be held in Athens.
Source: 14th India-Greece Foreign Office Consultations, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ravi Shankar appointed India's next Ambassador to Greece
Shri Ravi Shankar (IFS: 1995), presently Ambassador of India to Ukraine, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Hellenic Republic of Greece. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Ravi Shankar has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Hellenic Republic of Greece, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Prime Minister Modi meets Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis at AI Impact Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece on 19 February 2026 during his visit to India from 18 to 19 February 2026 for the India AI Impact Summit. MEA said this was his second visit to India, after a State visit in February 2024. The leaders reviewed the strategic partnership and noted the potential to expand connectivity initiatives under IMEC.
Source: Prime Minister’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic of Greece (February 19, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Greece hold first Maritime Security Dialogue in Athens
The inaugural India-Greece Maritime Security Dialogue was held in Athens on December 11, 2025. Joint Secretary Ms Muanpuii Saiawi led the Indian delegation and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas the Greek side. They discussed maritime domain awareness, marine economy, disaster relief, naval collaboration and shipping, and agreed to hold the next round in New Delhi.
Source: Inaugural India- Greece Maritime Security Dialogue (December 11, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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India and Greece: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Greece: relations, culture and milestones
Historical links, relations since May 1950, the Strategic Partnership of August 2023, visits at leader and minister level, dialogue mechanisms, defence cooperation and cultural and educational ties, from the MEA brief.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Greece
Bilateral trade of US$ 1943.62 million in FY 2022-23, the main products traded, Indian investments in Greece including GMR's Crete airport project, and the Joint Economic Committee, from the MEA brief.
Practical guide
Greece in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help
Contact details for the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi and its honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai, with the national day, study links and the Indian community in Greece.
Read the full guide to India and Greece
Greece also appears in the topic guide: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of February 2025.
Events
No upcoming public events from Greece. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Honorary consulates
Mumbai
Honorary Consulate General
The register lists no address or contact for this office.
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Greece
India has 2 offices in Greece, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Greece.
Questions about the Embassy of Greece
Where is the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of Greece is at EP 32, Dr. S Radhakrishnan Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of Greece?
The register lists +91-11-2688 0700, and the email gremb.del@mfa.gr.
Who is the Ambassador of Greece to India?
H.E. Mrs. Aliki Koutsomitopoulou, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Greece?
25 March (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Greece have consulates in India?
Honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of Greece?
https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/
Where can I find visa information for Greece?
On the official visa page: https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/ (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Greece relations?
India and Greece hold 14th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi (5 June 2026). The 14th India-Greece Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi on 05 June 2026, chaired by Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George and Ambassador Andreas Fryganas, Political Director at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The previous round was held in June 2023 in Athens. The next round is to be held in Athens. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.