About British Embassy Tirana

Rruga Skenderbeg 12
Tirana
Albania

Public access to the embassy is by appointment only
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Fax
+355 4 224 7697

To call us 24/7 in an emergency or send us an online enquiry go to: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/albania/british-embassy-tirana

2025 public holidays

  • Wednesday 1 January – New Year’s Day
  • Thursday 2 January – New Year’s Day
  • Monday 24 March – Nevruz Day
  • Monday 31 March – Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)
  • Friday 18 April – Good Friday
  • Monday 21 April – Catholic + Orthodox Easter
  • Monday 5 May – Early May Bank Holiday
  • Monday 26 May – Spring Bank Holiday
  • Friday 6 June – Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)
  • Monday 25 August – Summer Bank Holiday
  • Friday 5 September – Sanctification of Mother Theresa
  • Friday 28 November – Flag Day and Independence Day
  • Monday 1 December – Independence Day
  • Thursday 25 December – Christmas Day
  • Friday 26 December – Boxing Day

Consular section

The Consular section office works by appointment only and is therefore not open to the public at all times. See more information on how to make an appointment here.

Visa services

All visa enquiries are now provided by VFS Global, an external commercial partner. You should submit your visa application online before travelling to the UK: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/alb/en/gbr.

If you need to contact UK Visas & Immigration (including status updates, supporting documents and guidance), visit the UKVI website.