Consulates in Gjirokastër

  • 2 missions
  • 2 countries
  • most embassies are in Tirana

Missions of 2 countries are based in Gjirokastër, 2 in all (1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate). The embassies to Albania are in Tirana, about 142 km away.

Public holidays in Gjirokastër

Public holidays in Albania

  • Independence Day

    Monday

  • Youth Day

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The missions in Gjirokastër close on Albania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026, Youth Day (Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Krishtlindjet) on Friday 25 December 2026.

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Foreign missions in Gjirokastër

The countries represented in Gjirokastër include Greece and Italy. Of Albania’s neighbours, Greece is represented in Gjirokastër.

Types of mission in Gjirokastër

By type, Gjirokastër has 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Gjirokastër offers limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in Albania

Outside Gjirokastër, missions in Albania are found in Tirana (53), Shkoder (4), Korçë (2) and Vlorë (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Gjirokastër?

There are 2 foreign missions on record in Gjirokastër: 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Gjirokastër?

Missions from 2 countries are based in Gjirokastër, among them Greece and Italy.

Is there an embassy in Gjirokastër?

No. The embassies to Albania are in Tirana, about 142 km away; Gjirokastër has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Gjirokastër closed?

The missions in Gjirokastër close on Albania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.