Foreigners who wish to visit Albania should know that:

-          Citizens from the EU have the facility to enter the country with only an ID card;

-          Passport or ID card must be valid  at least  3 (three) months from their entrance day;

-          Citizens that have a valid Schengen visa with multiple entries, which has been previously used in one of the countries from the Schengen Area, and/or citizens that have a valid Residence Permit from one of the Countries from the Schengen Area, can enter Albania without a visa.

Please find more information about visa regime on: http://www.punetejashtme.gov.al/files/userfiles/VISA_REGIME_FOR_FOREIGN_..

Common consular services: 

Citizenship issues

Biometric passports

Temporary travel documents

Visa and entrance

Document legalization and Apostille

Fees for consular services 

For further information please contact the Embassy, Consular Section. For visits, be advised to arrange previously an appointment.  

Consular services only by post

We organize and carry out only by post our consular activity on issuing of the documents. Exemptions are the activities that require the appearance in person.

Cash payments not accepted  

All payments in relation with the Embassy (e.g. fees for the consular services) have to be carried out only through banking transfers. We can’t proceed and accept cash payments.

Contact address:

Hoge Niewstraat 22 ,  2514 EL , The Hague

Email: embalba@xs4all.nl

Tel.: +31-70-427 2101 | Fax: +31-70-427 2083

Opening hours of  the Consular Section:

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 - 12:00 hrs

The Embassy, Consular Section, is closed on weekends and public holidays.