Greek consular representation in Canada
Greek Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General of Greece in Montreal provides passport, citizenship, visa and other consular services for residents of Quebec and several Atlantic Canadian provinces.
Contact details
Contact the Greek Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General is headed by Consul General Nikolaos Karalekas and is located on Sherbrooke Street West in central Montreal.
Suite 2620
Montreal, QC H3A 3L6
Canada
Before visiting: Check the official Consulate website for the current requirements and appointment procedure for your specific service.
Consulate location
Where is the Greek Consulate General in Montreal?
The Consulate General is located at 1002 Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal.
The current official address is 1002 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 2620, Montreal, QC H3A 3L6, Canada.
About the mission
About the Greek Consulate General in Montreal
The Consulate General of Greece in Montreal is one of Greece’s career consular missions in Canada.
It provides administrative and consular services to Greek citizens and eligible applicants across Quebec and several Atlantic Canadian provinces.
The mission is headed by Consul General Nikolaos Karalekas, First Counsellor of Embassy.
Greece also maintains career Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver, a Consular Office at the Embassy in Ottawa and honorary consular representation in other parts of Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Greek Consulate General in Montreal provides a broad range of services for Greek citizens and eligible foreign applicants.
Greek passports
Greek citizens residing within the consular district can submit passport applications through the Consulate General. Applicants must attend in person and provide the required supporting documents and biometric data.
Greek citizenship
The Consulate General provides information and procedures relating to Greek citizenship under the applicable Greek nationality legislation.
Powers of attorney
Eligible applicants can arrange powers of attorney through the competent Greek consular authority, subject to the applicable identification and documentation requirements.
Verification of signatures
The Consulate General can verify signatures on eligible documents when the applicant presents an accepted form of identification.
National service matters
Greek male citizens living abroad can obtain information about military-service obligations, exemptions and reduced-service procedures.
Visas for Greece
Eligible foreign nationals can apply for short-stay Schengen visas or long-stay Greek national visas through the competent Greek consular authority.
Lost or stolen passports
Greek citizens should report a lost or stolen passport immediately and contact the nearest competent Greek consular authority for guidance.
Digital consular requests
Greece provides a Digital Request Management Service to facilitate communication between citizens and their competent consular authority.
Passport applications: Applicants must attend the competent Greek consular authority in person. Greek passport photographs have specific requirements that differ from standard Canadian passport-photo specifications.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Greek Consulate General in Montreal
Greece officially assigns five Canadian provinces to the Montreal Consulate General.
- Quebec
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
Residents outside these provinces should check which Greek consular mission is responsible for their place of residence before submitting an application.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current official instructions for your service and prepare all required original documents before attending the Consulate General.
Confirm the procedure
Passport, citizenship, visa and legal procedures have different requirements. Review the relevant official instructions before travelling.
Prepare identification
Many consular procedures require a valid Greek passport, Greek identity card or another accepted identity document.
Check payment arrangements
Consular fees are calculated in euros and paid in Canadian dollars. The Montreal Consulate General accepts debit-card payments for eligible consular transactions in addition to the payment arrangements stated by Greece.
Public hours: The Consulate General currently lists public opening hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays. A specific procedure may still require advance arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Greek Consulate General Montreal FAQ
Is there a Greek Consulate General in Montreal?
Yes. Greece maintains an active Consulate General at 1002 Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal.
Who is the Greek Consul General in Montreal?
Nikolaos Karalekas is currently listed by both the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Quebec as Consul General.
What is the address?
The current official address is 1002 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 2620, Montreal, QC H3A 3L6, Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The current official telephone number is +1 514 875 2119.
What is the emergency telephone number?
The Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists +1 514 553 2030 as the emergency contact number for the Montreal Consulate General.
What are the public opening hours?
The Consulate General currently lists public hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Can I apply for a Greek passport in Montreal?
Yes. Greek citizens residing within the Montreal consular district can lodge passport applications through the Consulate General. Personal attendance is required.
Does the Consulate handle Greek citizenship matters?
Yes. Greek citizenship is one of the services specifically published by the Consulate General in Montreal.
Can I apply for a Greek visa in Montreal?
Yes, where the Montreal Consulate General is the competent Greek consular authority for your place of legal residence and visa category.
Which provinces does the Montreal Consulate General serve?
Its official district covers Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Official information
Sources
Official Greek and Quebec government sources used to verify the mission, current Consul General, contact details, public hours, jurisdiction and consular services.