German Embassy in Tirana
Embassy 
Germany Tirana, Albania
- Address
- Rruga Skënderbej 8, 1001 Tirana
- Phone
- +355 (0) 4 2274 505
- Website
- tirana.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67279
Head of mission: Karl Bergner, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 2 September 2026
The German embassy in Tirana stands at Rruga Skënderbej 8, 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 Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Germany visa for Albanian citizens
AlbaniaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Albania
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Albanian citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117 | 99 | 17 | 14.7% | 93.9% |
| 2024 | 118 | 92 | 26 | 22.0% | 92.4% |
| 2025 | 152 | 140 | 12 | 7.9% | 85.7% |
2025 figures: 152 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Tirana, and 140 visas were issued. 12 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 7.9%. The refusal rate fell by 14.1 points from 22.0% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 29% compared with 2024 (118).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 7.9% (2025) to 22.0% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Albania, 5.4% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 5th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
85.7% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. 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 Slovenia in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 21/1, 1001 Tirana
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Embassy of Czech Republic in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 10, Tirana
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Embassy of Bulgaria in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 12, 1001 Tirana
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Embassy of Palestine in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 45, 1001 Tirana
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Embassy of Algeria in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 6/2, 1000 Tirana
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Embassy of Spain in TiranaRruga Skënderbej 43, 1001 Tirana
Germany’s other missions in Albania
The German embassy in Tirana is the only mission of Germany in Albania on record. Albania in turn has 9 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Tirana
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Tirana. It is headed by Karl Bergner, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Rruga Skënderbej 8, 1001 Tirana. The record for the German embassy in Tirana includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Albania
German citizens do not need a visa for Albania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the German embassy in Tirana is closed
Expect the German embassy in Tirana to be shut on Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026 and Youth Day (Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Tirana
Current procedures for the German embassy in Tirana, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Tirana
The German embassy in Tirana has 19 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Tirana?
The German embassy in Tirana is at Rruga Skënderbej 8, 1001 Tirana.
When is the German Embassy in Tirana closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Albanian citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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