The Embassy of Albania in Warsaw is Albania’s diplomatic mission to Poland. Albanian nationals in Poland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Altowa 1, 02-386 Warsaw, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 22 824 14 27 |
| embassy.warsaw@mfa.gov.al | |
| Head of Mission | Mimoza Halimi, Ambassador |
| National Day | 28 November |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Altowa 1 (02-386 Warsaw).
- Opening hours: not published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Albanian Embassy in Warsaw
Mimoza Halimi heads the embassy as ambassador; the Polish protocol list gives 7 March 2024 as the date of the presentation of credentials. One honorary consulate – in Lodz – supports Albanian citizens outside the capital.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- 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
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Visa and entry information for Polish citizens
Polish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Albania, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Polish); check it before booking.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December); the Albanian national day (28 November) usually means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
Albanian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +48 22 824 14 27. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in Albania can contact the Polish Embassy in Tirana; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists all Polish consular contacts and lets travellers register their trip.
Diplomatic missions of Albania in Poland
Albania in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of Albania (this page)
- Lodz – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Albania in Warsaw
What is the address of the Albanian Embassy in Poland?
At Altowa 1, 02-386 Warsaw.
Who is the ambassador of Albania to Poland?
Mimoza Halimi, who presented credentials on 7 March 2024, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the Albanian Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Albania is 28 November; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for Albania with a Polish passport?
No, not for short tourist stays – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of diplomatic missions in Poland (28 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Albania (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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