Visitors have a few days before the visit to call one of the offices of Mount Athos in Thessaloniki to book and get a code number. This number is required and a limited number of visitors (120) allowed per day. The office of Mount Athos in Thessaloniki is open from 8:30 to 14:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00. The phone can buy diamonitirio is 2310 252578, and FAX: 2310 222424.

Before leaving, visitors to Mount Athos is essential to obtain the residence of. This is in Ierissos and Ouranoupoli, where the offices of Mount Athos (right from the port). Special guests who want to receive the diamonitirio from the port of Ierissos should be aware that this must be declared when telephone call to the office of Mount Athos in Thessaloniki, and this because the desk officer goes through the Ierissos to give the residence a those who approach the Holy Mountain from the east side. Usually with him only the residence declared for Ierissos. This must be the guests at least one hour before departure.

Required for diamonitirio need to demonstrate the identity card and 20 euros. Especially for foreign visitors also need: 1. Reference letter from the embassy in Athens or the relevant consulate in Thessaloniki. 2. Admission to Mount from the Foreign Ministry in Athens (Address Ecclesiastical Affairs) or the Ministry of Northern Greece in Thessaloniki (for External Affairs). 3. Passport. Details Diamonitiriou.

On the diamonitirio identifying the visitor, the code number, date and day of stay. Usually set 4 days but if the visitor wishes to stay more may request an extension from the Holy Supervision Karyes. The diamonitirio that the visitor has the right to spend one day in each monastery. If he wishes to stay more than one day, you should obtain specific diamonitirio issued in concert with each single. Office Phone Diamonitirion in Ouranoupoli: 23770-71422