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Embassy of France in Tirana, Albania

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Embassy of France in Tirana, Albania, located at Rruga Skënderbej, 14. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Rruga Skënderbej, 14
    1000 Tirana
    Albania

  • Telephone

    +355 4 238 9700, +355 4 454 0703

  • Fax

    +355 4 238 9717

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    By appointment

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 1:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Tirana: 11:22 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Rruga Skënderbej, 14, the embassy is near key landmarks like National History Museum and Skanderbeg Square. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Tirana, Albania

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Mother Teresa Day: September 5 to September 7 Flag of Albania
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France
  • Armistice Day: November 11 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Tirana, Albania:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Albanian passport, you do not need a visa to enter France.

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 France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Catherine Suard, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Albania in France

Albania has 5 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 25 June 2025 at 01:04 AM (EST).

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