The Consulate General of Albania in Munich is an official consular representation of Albania in Germany, providing consular services for Albanian citizens in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland.
Contact Details
| Address | Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 62, 81735 München, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 89 9228 4522 +49 89 9228 4523 +49 89 9228 4524 +49 1523 7913 997 (emergencies) |
| consulate.munich@mfa.gov.al | |
| Head of Mission | Gentiana Mburimi, Consul General |
| Consular district | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 14:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 14:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 14:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 14:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on official holidays. Call or e-mail before you visit to confirm whether your service needs an appointment.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Albanian Consulate General is at Albert-Schweitzer-Straße 62 in the south-east of Munich (postcode 81735).
- Contact: consulate.munich@mfa.gov.al or +49 89 9228 4522.
- Emergencies: a separate emergency number, +49 1523 7913 997, is published for urgent cases.
About the Albanian Consulate General in Munich
Albania’s only consulate general in Germany is in Munich. It serves Albanian citizens in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. It is headed by Consul General Gentiana Mburimi.
Albania also has honorary consuls in Würzburg (Bavaria) and Satteldorf (Baden-Württemberg), who can give information but do not issue documents.
Which Albanian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | All federal states not covered by Munich |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
Consular services
- Albanian passports and identity cards
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths in the Albanian civil register
- Powers of attorney and certifications
- Legalisation of documents for use in Albania
- Information on Albanian citizenship
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Albanian authorities ask for:
Albanian passport (application abroad)
- Apply online through e-Albania, choose the appointment at the embassy or consulate and keep the application number
- On the appointment day: fingerprints are taken and the fee is paid (often by card only)
- Bring your old passport or ID card – if lost, declare the loss at the mission or beforehand on e-Albania
- Children born abroad: first register the birth in the Albanian civil registry (can be started on e-Albania)
- Processing: about 3–4 weeks after the fingerprints; no expedited procedure
Sources: Embassy of Albania in the United Kingdom – frequently asked questions (ambasadat.gov.al) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Visa information
German citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days, with a passport or ID card. Albanian citizens with a biometric passport can travel to Germany visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days, but need a German visa to work or stay longer.
Other consulates and embassies in Munich
82 other countries are represented in Munich, among them: Angola (honorary), Antigua and Barbuda (honorary), Armenia (honorary), Austria (consulate general), Barbados (honorary), Belarus (consulate general), Belgium (honorary), Bolivia (honorary), Bosnia and Herzegovina (consulate general), Brazil (consulate general), Bulgaria (consulate general), Canada (consulate), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Croatia (consulate general), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (consulate general), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Djibouti (honorary). The full list of all 83 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The consulate general is closed on Bavarian public holidays and on Albanian holidays, including Summer Day (14 March), Nevruz (22 March), Independence Day (28 November) and Liberation Day (29 November).
Emergency assistance
Albanians whose passport is lost or stolen can obtain a travel document for the return journey. Outside office hours, use the emergency number +49 1523 7913 997.
Germans who need help in Albania can contact the German Embassy in Tirana.
Albanian missions in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Munich, the nearest other Albanian office is the Embassy in Berlin (about 500 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Munich.
- Berlin (500 km) – Embassy of Albania
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) (this page)
- Düsseldorf – Honorary Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Elmshorn – Honorary Consulate (Schleswig-Holstein)
- Frankfurt am Main – Honorary Consulate (Hesse)
- Satteldorf – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg)
- Würzburg – Honorary Consulate (Bavaria)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Albania in Munich
I live in Mainz. Is the Albanian consulate in Munich responsible for me?
Yes. Rhineland-Palatinate belongs to the consular district of Munich, together with Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Saarland.
Can the Albanian honorary consul in Würzburg issue passports?
No. Passports and ID cards are handled by the Consulate General in Munich or the embassy in Berlin.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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