As Albania’s diplomatic representation in Greece, the Embassy of Albania in Athens handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Vekiareli 7, 152 37 Filothei, Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 687 6200 |
| embassy.athens@mfa.gov.al | |
| Head of Mission | Luela Hajdaraga, Ambassador |
| National Day | 28 November (Flag and Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Greek Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Filothei is part of the Athens area.
About the Albanian Embassy in Athens
The ambassador is Luela Hajdaraga. Albania also has consulates general in Ioannina and Thessaloniki.
Consular services
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by the consulate general in Thessaloniki and the consulate general in Ioannina.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Albanian sources:
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 embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Athens
131 other countries are represented in Athens, among them: Algeria (embassy), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Austria (honorary), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahamas (honorary), Bangladesh (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Belize (honorary), Bosnia and Herzegovina (embassy), Botswana (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Canada (embassy), Chad (honorary), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (honorary). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Greek public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Independence Day (25 March) and Ochi Day (28 October). On the Albanian national day (28 November) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
Emergency assistance
In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in Albania should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of Albania in Greece
Albania in Greece
Measured in a straight line from Athens, the nearest other Albanian office is the Consulate General in Thessaloniki (about 300 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Athens.
- Athens – Embassy of Albania (this page)
- Ioannina (310 km) – Consulate General
- Thessaloniki (300 km) – Consulate General
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Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Diplomatique (17 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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