Canadian representation in Albania
Canadian Consulate in Tirana
Contact details, opening hours, consular assistance and notarial services for the Consulate of Canada in Tirana, Albania.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Tirana
The Consulate of Canada is located on Rruga Ibrahim Rugova in Tirana.
Nd 42, K 5, H7
Tirana
Albania
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Tirana?
The Consulate is located at Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Nd 42, K 5, H7 in Tirana.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Tirana
The Consulate of Canada in Tirana provides local consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in Albania.
Canada and Albania have maintained diplomatic relations since 1987. Canada’s Embassy in Rome is accredited to Albania, while the consulate in Tirana supports Canadian interests and provides selected services locally.
The Tirana office is headed on an honorary basis. Full passport, citizenship processing and visa and immigration services are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Rome where applicable.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Tirana
The Tirana office provides selected consular and notarial assistance to Canadians in Albania.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Albania can contact the Tirana office for general consular assistance and guidance during its published appointment hours.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available, including certifying true copies and witnessing signatures, subject to current requirements.
Emergency assistance
Canadians requiring urgent help can contact the Government of Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre at any time when local assistance is unavailable.
Limited-service post: Passport services are not provided at the Honorary Consul office in Tirana. Citizenship paper applications and passport applications are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Rome.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Tirana
General enquiries
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Consular services
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Notarial services: Contact the Tirana office before arranging a notarial service. Some in-person notarial procedures are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Rome.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services for Albania
The Canadian Consulate in Tirana does not process passport applications.
Passport applications
Complete passport applications can be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Rome. Applicants who want to present their documents in person must book an appointment with the Embassy in Rome.
Citizenship applications
Eligible paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship should be sent by registered mail or courier to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Rome.
Payment: Canadian passport fees can be paid online before completing and submitting the passport application.
Before you visit
Preparing to contact or visit the Consulate
Book an appointment
Consular and general enquiries are provided by appointment. Contact the office before travelling to the Consulate.
Check where your service is handled
Passport, citizenship and visa or immigration matters may require dealing directly with the Embassy of Canada in Rome rather than the Tirana office.
Prepare your documents
For notarial matters, complete the required documents in advance but do not sign documents that must be witnessed until instructed to do so by the consular officer.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Tirana FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Albania?
Yes. Canada maintains a consulate in Tirana at Rr. Ibrahim Rugova, Nd 42, K 5, H7.
Is the Canadian office in Tirana an honorary consulate?
The Government of Canada officially names the post the Consulate of Canada to Albania, in Tirana. The office is headed on an honorary basis and is also described by Travel.gc.ca as an Honorary Consul of Canada.
What is the telephone number for the Canadian Consulate in Tirana?
The published telephone number is +355 (4) 225 7274.
What is the email address?
The published email address is tirana@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Tirana open?
General enquiries and consular services are currently available by appointment Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Tirana?
No. Passport services are not provided at the Honorary Consul office in Tirana. Applications are handled through the Embassy of Canada in Rome.
Where should I send a Canadian passport application?
Passport applications can be mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Rome. Applicants who want to submit documents in person must book an appointment in Rome.
Where are Canadian citizenship applications processed?
Eligible paper citizenship applications should be sent by registered mail or courier to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Rome.
Does the Tirana office provide notarial services?
Selected notarial assistance is available, but some in-person services require an appointment through the Embassy of Canada in Rome. Contact the Tirana office for current instructions.
Which Canadian embassy is responsible for Albania?
The Embassy of Canada in Rome is accredited to Albania and provides full passport and other services that are not available through the Tirana consulate.