Albanian Honorary Consulate in Essen
Honorary Consulate 
Albania Essen, Germany
- Address
- Rellinghauser Straße 22, 45128 Essen
- Phone
- +49 201 75998527
- Website
- honkonsulat-albanien-nrw.de
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 1 May 2026
At Rellinghauser Straße 22, 45128 Essen, an honorary consul represents Albania; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. No visa is needed by German citizens for Albania, for stays of up to 90 days. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.
Opening hours of the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen
| Monday | 10:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Albania
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Independence Day
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Youth Day
The Albanian honorary consulate in Essen is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.
Albania visa for German citizens
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No visa is needed by German citizens for Albania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Bhutan in EssenFischerstraße 2-4, 45128 Essen
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Honorary Consulate of the Philippines in EssenRüttenscheider Straße 1-3, 45128 Essen
Albania’s other missions in Germany
- Embassy of Albania in Berlin
Friedrichstraße 231, 10969 Berlin
- Consulate General of Albania in Munich
Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 62, 81735 München
- Honorary Consulate of Albania in Würzburg
97070 Würzburg, Paradeplatz 4/Hofstraße 8
- Honorary Consulate of Albania in Satteldorf
74589 Satteldorf, Leonhard-Weiss-Str. 2-3
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- Honorary Consulate of Albania in Frankfurt am Main
60325 Frankfurt am Main, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 56
- Honorary Consulate of Albania in Elmshorn
25335 Elmshorn, Gerlingweg 88
- Honorary Consulate of Albania in Düsseldorf
c/o Franconia, Mühlenstr. 36, 40213 Düsseldorf
All missions of Albania in Germany (9)
The Albanian embassy is in Berlin, about 452 km away. The Albanian honorary consulate in Essen is one of 9 missions of Albania in Germany. Consulates: Munich. Honorary consulates: Würzburg, Satteldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Elmshorn and Düsseldorf. Germany in turn has an embassy in Tirana.
Good to know
About the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of Albania in Essen.
Address and contact
Address: Rellinghauser Straße 22, 45128 Essen. The record for the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Albanian citizens travelling to Germany
Albanian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen is closed
Expect the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen to be shut on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and often on Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026, a holiday in Albania.
Before visiting the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen
Current procedures for the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.
Near the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen
Within 1 km of the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Albanian Honorary Consulate in Essen?
The Albanian honorary consulate in Essen is at Rellinghauser Straße 22, 45128 Essen.
What are the opening hours of the Albanian Honorary Consulate in Essen?
The Albanian honorary consulate in Essen is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:00.
Is the Albanian Honorary Consulate in Essen open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Albanian honorary consulate in Essen do not include Saturday.
When is the Albanian Honorary Consulate in Essen closed?
The Albanian honorary consulate in Essen closes on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Albania.
Do German citizens need a visa for Albania?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Albania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can the Albanian Honorary Consulate in Essen issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Essen turn to the Albanian embassy in Berlin or a career consulate of Albania.
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