Consulate information
| Address: |
2100 S Street NW Hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm |
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| Phone: | (202) 223-4942 | Website |
Important Facts
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (subject to change). COVID-19 regulations have been lifted as of May 1, 2022. For update information, please click this link
- Passport must have at least one (1) year validity beyond the completion of a trip and must have at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela, and UK and some other Countries for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for USA nationals for a maximum stay of one (1) year with a valid passport.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals holding US Permanent Residence or US Multiple Visa for a maximum stay up to 90 days.
- VISA ON ARRIVAL. Travelers with a letter issued by the Albania Ministry of Interior confirming that a visa has been approved before departure can obtain a visa on arrival.
- E-VISA. Travelers can obtained an e-visa before departure at e-visa link. A printed e-visa confirmation must be presented when arriving.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | NON-US |
|---|---|
| Valid passport | ✔ |
| Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ |
| Invitation letter Letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Embassy or Immigration officer of the country. Must include: applicant's name as in passport, passport number, detailing the reason for traveling, dates, name, address and telephone number of the host. | ✔ |
| Recent bank statement | ✔ |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ |
| Travel health insurance | ✔ |
Forms and Links
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 business days | Regular |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: October 12, 2022