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Consulate General of Albania in Istanbul, Turkey

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Consulate General of Albania in Istanbul, Turkey, located at Adnan Saygun Cd. Uydu, Sk. Gündeş Apt. No: 4/14 Ulus. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Adnan Saygun Cd. Uydu, Sk. Gündeş Apt. No: 4/14 Ulus
    Istanbul
    Turkey

  • Telephone

    +90 212 244 3256

  • Emergency Phone

    +90 539 656 6219

  • Fax

    +90 212 244 3238

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 2:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 12:26 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Consulate General of Albania in Istanbul, Turkey

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 Flag of Turkey
  • Victory Day: August 30 Flag of Turkey
  • Mother Teresa Day: September 5 to September 7 Flag of Albania
  • Republic Day: October 29 Flag of Turkey

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Turkish passport, you do not need a visa to enter Albania.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Albania without a visa. The most common types of Albania visas are the following.

  • Visa Type “C” (Short stay visa)
    • Visa for tourism
    • Visa for tourism, invited by an Albanian tourism agency
    • Visa for scientific, sports, cultural, and humanitarian reasons
    • Visa for an official visit
    • Visa for medical reasons
    • Visa for professional, commercial, and business purposes
  • Visa Type “D” (Long-stay visa)
    • Visa for economic (D/AE), professional (D/AP), commercial (D/AT), employment (D/APU) activities
    • Visa for study purposes (D/ST)
    • Family reunion visa (D/BF)
    • Visa for humanitarian or religious activities(D/VHF)
    • Diplomatic visa or visa service (D/DS)
    • Visa for seasonal employment purposes (D/SP)
    • Visa for humanitarian reasons (D/H)

Head of Mission

Armand Shandro, Consul General

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Turkey

Besides Consulate General of Albania in Istanbul, Turkey, Albania also has 3 representations in the following cities of Turkey:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Albania in Turkey

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Turkey in Albania

Turkey has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 16 November 2025 at 05:03 AM (EST).

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