Overview
Ambassador Gerda Vogl leads Austria's diplomatic mission on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, one of Athens' grand boulevards running alongside the National Garden and within sight of the Hellenic Parliament. Austria and Greece share deep European bonds as fellow EU and Eurozone members navigating common challenges from fiscal policy coordination to migration management in the Mediterranean. The embassy sits at the heart of Athens' diplomatic quarter near Syntagma Square, reflecting the longstanding relationship between two nations with rich musical and artistic heritage — from Viennese opera staging Greek tragedies to contemporary cultural exchanges linking Salzburg Festival programming with the Athens Epidaurus Festival. Austrian tourism to Greece has grown steadily, with direct flights from Vienna to Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, and numerous island airports operated by Austrian Airlines and low-cost carriers making Greece one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations for Austrian travelers.
Visa Services
As both Austria and Greece are Schengen and EU members, no visa is required for EU/EEA citizens. The embassy processes national visa (Type D) applications for Greek nationals seeking extended stays in Austria for work, study, or family reunification. Schengen visa applications for Austria as the main destination from third-country nationals in Greece are handled through VFS Global or the consular section.
Consular Services
The consular section assists Austrian nationals residing in or traveling through Greece with passport issuance, emergency travel documents, notarial services, and crisis assistance. Consular visits are by appointment only during morning hours. The embassy supports Austrian citizens during medical emergencies, detention cases, and natural disasters, coordinating with local authorities and the Austrian crisis center in Vienna.
Service Area
The embassy in Athens covers the entire territory of the Hellenic Republic, including mainland Greece and all Greek islands.
Special Notes
The embassy closes on both Austrian and Greek public holidays. Austrian citizens can register with the embassy for crisis notifications. The embassy maintains close cooperation with Austrian cultural institutions and the Austrian Archaeological Institute in Athens, which has conducted research in Greece since 1898.