Due to fluctuating exchange rates, the official USD-Euro consular exchange rate will be increased to 1.0 EUR from its current rate of 0.95 EUR. This rate change will take effect on Monday, July 25, 2022.
Adults eligible to renew their U.S. passports by mail can avoid any exchange rate complications by paying online, following the procedures described on the Passport Services page of the U.S. Embassy website.
Actions to Take:
- All U.S. citizens should enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and ensure they can be located in an emergency.
- Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens
- Review the Renew by Mail in Greece information on the U.S. Embassy website.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Athens+30 210-721-2951AthensAmericanCitizenServices@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Thessaloniki+30 2310-376-300
State Department – Consular Affairs888-407-4747 or +1 202-501-4444
