The Embassy of Albania in Brussels represents Albania in Belgium and serves Albanian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue Louise 179, 1000 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 640 14 22 |
| Fax | +32 2 640 28 58 |
| embassy.brussels@mfa.gov.al | |
| Website | ambassadat.gov.al/belgium |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Elona Dushallari, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 28 November |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Albanian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Avenue Louise 179, 1000 Brussels.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00; Friday from 09:00 to 14:00.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Belgium
The embassy is currently led by Elona Dushallari as chargé d’affaires a.i. (diplomatic rank: minister-counsellor). This is the bilateral embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium; missions to the European Union or NATO in Brussels are separate offices.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Albanian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
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.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Albania; according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, a valid identity card (eID) or passport is accepted. The Belgian Foreign Ministry keeps the entry rules for Belgians in its travel documents database; check it before booking.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays and on Albania’s national day (28 November). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Albanian citizens should call the embassy on +32 2 640 14 22. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Albania in Belgium
Albania in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Albania (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Albania in Brussels
Where is the Albanian Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue Louise 179, 1000 Brussels.
When is the Albanian Embassy in Brussels open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00; Friday from 09:00 to 14:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who leads the Albanian Embassy in Brussels?
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Elona Dushallari, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
When is the Albanian national day?
The national day of Albania is 28 November; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Albania?
No, not for short tourist stays – an eID card or passport is accepted.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, ambassadat.gov.al/belgium. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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