French Embassy in Tirana
Embassy 
France Tirana, Albania
- Address
- Rruga Skënderbej 14, 1001 Tirana
- Phone
- +355 4 238 9700
- Website
- al.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 September 2023
The French embassy in Tirana stands at Rruga Skënderbej 14, 1001 Tirana, in Tirana, the capital of Albania. Within 1 km there are 19 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Albania
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Independence Day
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Youth Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Albanian citizens
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No visa is needed by Albanian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 92 | 7 | 7.1% | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 106 | 98 | 5 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 121 | 115 | 3 | 2.5% | 2.6% |
2025 figures: 121 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Tirana, and 115 visas were issued. 3 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 2.5%. The refusal rate fell by 2.3 points from 4.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (106).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.5% (2025) to 7.1% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Albania, 5.4% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 6th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of 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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Greece in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 18, Tirana
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Embassy of Spain in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 43, 1001 Tirana
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Embassy of Bulgaria in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 12, 1001 Tirana
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Embassy of Slovenia in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 21/1, 1001 Tirana
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 12, Tirana
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Embassy of Czech Republic in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 10, Tirana
France’s other missions in Albania
The French embassy in Tirana is the only mission of France in Albania on record. Albania in turn has 4 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Tirana
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Tirana.
Address and contact
Address: Rruga Skënderbej 14, 1001 Tirana. The record for the French embassy in Tirana includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Albania
No visa is needed by French citizens for Albania, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Tirana is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Tirana for public holidays in Albania are Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026 and Youth Day (Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë) on Tuesday 8 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Tirana
Current procedures for the French embassy in Tirana, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Tirana
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Tirana there are 19 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Tirana?
The French embassy in Tirana is at Rruga Skënderbej 14, 1001 Tirana.
When is the French Embassy in Tirana closed?
The French embassy in Tirana closes on Albania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Albanian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
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