Albanian Consulate General in Istanbul
Consulate General 
Albania Istanbul, Turkey
- Address
- Levent Mahallesi, Çamlık Sokak No:11, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Istanbul
- Website
- ambasadat.gov.al
- Fax
- +90 212 244 32 38
Head of mission: Armand Shandro
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Turkish Foreign Ministry diplomatic portal · Record last updated on 9 November 2024
Albania’s consulate general in Istanbul has its offices at Levent Mahallesi, Çamlık Sokak No:11, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Istanbul, while Albania’s embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break. Turkish citizens can enter Albania without a visa.
Opening hours of the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul
| Monday | 09:00–10:0010:00–12:3012:30–17:00 break 10:00–10:00break 12:30–12:30 Consular services |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–10:0010:00–12:3012:30–17:00 break 10:00–10:00break 12:30–12:30 Consular services |
| Wednesday | 09:00–10:0010:00–12:3012:30–17:00 break 10:00–10:00break 12:30–12:30 Consular services |
| Thursday | 09:00–10:0010:00–12:3012:30–17:00 break 10:00–10:00break 12:30–12:30 Consular services |
| Friday | 09:00–10:0010:00–12:3012:30–17:00 break 10:00–10:00break 12:30–12:30 Consular services |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Turkey
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New Year's Day
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Eid al-Fitr First Day
Public holidays in Albania
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Independence Day
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Youth Day
The Albanian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Albania visa for Turkish citizens
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Turkish citizens can enter Albania without a visa.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of San Marino in IstanbulArnavutköy Yolu 4, 34340 Istanbul
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Consulate General of Bulgaria in IstanbulAhmet Adnan Saygun Caddesi 34, 34340 Istanbul
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Honorary Consulate of Vietnam in IstanbulNisbetiye Caddesi 35, 34335 Istanbul
Albania’s other missions in Turkey
- Embassy of Albania in Ankara
Medine Müdafii Caddesi 35, Ankara
- Honorary Consulate of Albania in Izmir
Pınar Caddesi 89, 35060 İzmir
All missions of Albania in Turkey (3)
For matters it cannot handle, the Albanian embassy in Ankara (351 km) is responsible. The Albanian consulate general in Istanbul is one of 3 missions of Albania in Turkey. Honorary consulates: Izmir. Turkey in turn has 2 missions in Albania, its embassy being in Tirana.
Good to know
About the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Albania in Istanbul. The head of mission on record is Armand Shandro. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Levent Mahallesi, Çamlık Sokak No:11, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Istanbul. The record for the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Albanian citizens travelling to Turkey
Albanian citizens can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul is closed
The Albanian consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Eid al-Fitr First Day (Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün) on Wednesday 10 March 2027 (date provisional), and usually on holidays of Albania such as Independence Day (Dita e Pavarësisë) on Monday 30 November 2026.
Before visiting the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul
Current procedures for the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul
Within 1 km of the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Albanian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Albanian consulate general in Istanbul is at Levent Mahallesi, Çamlık Sokak No:11, Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Istanbul.
What are the opening hours of the Albanian Consulate General in Istanbul?
The Albanian consulate general in Istanbul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Albanian Consulate General in Istanbul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul do not include Saturday.
When is the Albanian Consulate General in Istanbul closed?
The Albanian consulate general in Istanbul closes on Turkey’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Yılbaşı) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Albania.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Albania?
Turkish citizens can enter Albania without a visa.
Where is the Albanian embassy in Turkey?
The Albanian embassy is in Ankara, about 351 km from the Albanian consulate general in Istanbul.
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