Europe
Albania
- Capital
- Tirana
- Population
- 2,349,580
- Currency
- Albanian Lek (ALL)
- Calling code
- +355
- Languages
- Albanian, Greek
- 62missions
- 43embassies
- 8consulates
- 10honorary consulates
Albania
Embassies and consulates in Albania
embassies in Tirana
Diplomatic missions from 51 countries are based in Albania, 62 missions in all (43 embassies, 8 consulates, 10 honorary consulates and 1 other office). All 43 embassies are in the capital, Tirana. Consulates are also found in Shkoder, Korçë and Gjirokastër.
Map
All missions in Albania
Other cities in Albania
- 53
- 4
- 2
- 2
- 1
Outside Tirana, missions are found in Shkoder (4), Korçë (2), Gjirokastër (2) and Vlorë (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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Algeria 1 embassy1 -
Armenia 1 honorary consulate1 -
Austria 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Azerbaijan 1 embassy1 -
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Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Bulgaria 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 consulate · 1 honorary consulate2 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Croatia 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 embassy1 -
Denmark 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Estonia 1 honorary consulate1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Greece 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Holy See 1 embassy1 -
Hungary 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Iceland 1 consulate1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy1
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Italy 1 embassy · 2 consulates · 1 honorary consulate4 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Kosovo 1 embassy1 -
Kuwait 1 embassy1 -
Libya 1 embassy1 -
Montenegro 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
North Macedonia 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 embassy1 -
Qatar 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Serbia 1 embassy1 -
Slovakia 1 embassy1 -
Slovenia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 honorary consulate1 -
South Korea 1 honorary consulate1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Sri Lanka 1 honorary consulate1 -
Sweden 1 embassy1 -
Switzerland 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Ukraine 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Albania
Albania visa guide · 11 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 92 can enter visa-free and 106 need an e-Visa for Albania.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Albania
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,365 | 1,199 | 107 | 6.8% | 58.9% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 1,235 | 1,052 | 114 | 9.0% | 61.0% |
| 2025 | 1,343 | 1,218 | 70 | 5.4% | 57.1% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 343 | 317 | 7.6% |
| Bulgaria | 227 | 202 | 4.3% |
| Spain | 177 | 152 | 0.7% |
| Greece | 164 | 157 | 3.1% |
| Germany | 152 | 140 | 7.9% |
| France | 121 | 115 | 2.5% |
| Austria | 82 | 70 | 8.8% |
| Hungary | 27 | 24 | 7.7% |
| Poland | 17 | 17 | – |
| Czech Republic | 13 | 10 | – |
| Croatia | 11 | 7 | – |
| Slovenia | 8 | 6 | – |
Schengen consulates in Albania received 1,343 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 1,218 visas. 5.4% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate fell by 3.6 points from 9.0% in 2024. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (1,235).
Most applications went to Italy (343), Bulgaria (227), Spain (177) and Greece (164).
Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Albania.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Albania
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 26,280 | 18,192 |
| Student (F, M) | 458 | 309 |
| Exchange (J) | 934 | 960 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 135 | 194 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 117 | 127 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 394 | 301 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 139 | 104 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 28,458 | 20,187 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 33.4% | 37.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 20,187 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Albania, the 56th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 90%, exchange visitor visas 5%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (28,458).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Albania received 6,634, 22% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 37.3% for citizens of Albania in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 33.4%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Albania’s own missions abroad
Albania’s embassies abroad (71)
In the other direction, Albania runs 71 missions in 40 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (9), Italy (6), Spain (5), France (4) and Croatia (3).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Albania
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Independence Day
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Youth Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 43 embassies are in the capital, Tirana. Italy has the most missions in Albania, 4, followed by Greece (3), Austria (2), Canada (2) and Denmark (2).
Travel advice for Albania
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Albania: the US State Department rates Albania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 25 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Albania (updated 15 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Albania (updated 16 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Albania?
Italy, with 4 missions, followed by Greece (3).
Do I need a visa for Albania?
Of 198 passports, 92 can enter visa-free and 106 need an e-Visa for Albania; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Albania closed?
On Albania’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026.