Albania Visa
Albania offers eVisa to a wide list of countries. With an eVisa, tourists can stay consecutively for 90 days over 180 days of visa validity.
The country offers Single, Double, and Multiple entry facilities to citizens who wish to visit the country for a short stay. Eligible countries that visit Albania can apply for an eVisa online without having to visit an embassy or consulate.
The requirements are simple, and the online application process takes only a few minutes to complete.
Our dedicated team of professional visa consultants is available around the clock. When you apply for an eVisa, we ensure your visa application is error-free. If there is any mistake or lack of information, we will contact you and get it fixed. This way, your visa approval rate with us always stays high.
After you submit your online eVisa application, it gets approved within 15-30 days. Moreover, the eVisa gets sent to you via email.
Countries Eligible for an Albania eVisa
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Republic of the Congo
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Palau
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste (East Timor)
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Requirements for Albania eVisa
You need the following information and documents to apply for an Albanian eVisa:
- A valid passport with a minimum of six (6) months of validity.
- Your recently taken 47 mm x 36 mm photograph.
- Inbound and outbound flight ticket booking.
- Your national ID or residence permit for your country.
- Proof of accommodation in Albania. This can be a hotel, Airbnb, or your friends/relatives address.
- Proof of employment in your home country.
- Proof of financial means. This should be your bank statement for the last 12 months. The statement should also indicate there is a transaction in your account.
- Children traveling to Albania without their parents must have a consent letter from their parents or guardian.
- Copy of visas for all other countries visited previously.
These general requirements apply to every eligible citizen who can visit Albania. There may be additional requirements for specific nationalities.
If you click on your country name, you will be able to see the specific requirements and documents that you will need to fill out the online application form. You will also find the visa fees mentioned there.
4 Easy Steps to Albania eVisa
1
Click on your country name to get the required documents and information ready.
2
Complete the eVisa application form with the information and documents.
3
Pay the eVisa fee using your preferred payment method (credit/debit card). (we accept Visa and Mastercard)
4
Once your visa is ready, it will be sent to your email address within a few days of your eVisa application.
Why Choose Albania eVisa?
- Convenient online application.
- Faster processing time.
- No paperwork or need to visit the embassies and consulates.
- eVisa is linked to your passport number; no stamp is required.
- Get real-time visa updates from your account with us.
- eVisa allows you to travel after receiving it.
Things You Need to Carry
While entering Albania, you must have the following documents with you in front of the immigration:
- Your valid passport has at least six months of validity.
- Your Albania eVisa. It can be on your smartphone or in a printed copy.
Visa Exemption
Albania has a visa exemption policy for certain travelers holding specific documents. These include:
- Foreign citizens with a multiple-entry Schengen visa or valid permit can stay in one of the Schengen states.
- Foreign citizen with a multiple entry US or UK visa or a valid stay permit in the US or UK.
- Foreign citizens who have visa exemptions in the Schengen area.
- Foreign citizens with a 10-year residence permit in UAE.
- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Thailand citizens can enter without a visa with a document passport from 6 March 2024 until 31 December 2024.
- Travel documents issued by any EU member countries, such as:
- Alien’s travel document.
- Travel document for Refugees (Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951).
- Travel document of a Stateless person (NY Convention of 28 September 1954.
- A travel document for the person enjoying subsidiary protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Albania eVisa is an electronic visa that allows eligible citizens to enter Albania for tourism purposes for a short visit. The eVisa application is totally online and does not require you to visit any diplomatic consulate or embassy.
Citizens of certain countries can apply for an Albania eVisa. You can check your eligibility on the list above.
Albania eVisa can be applied online. You can click on the ‘Apply Now’ button above and then proceed to fill out the online application form. Make sure you have all the required documents and information before you start the online application.
The general documents required for an Albania eVisa are a valid passport with six (6) months of validity, a passport-sized photo, and travel information. There are additional documents depending on your nationality. To get the full details, click on your country name from above.
The Albania eVisa processing time is usually 15-30 working days. This timeframe does not include public holidays, weekends, or the day you submit your visa application.
Albania eVisa is valid for 180 days from the date it is issued.
You can stay in Albania consecutively for 90 days on each visit.
You can apply for a long-stay eVisa to extend your stay. A tourist eVisa will allow you a 90-day stay only.
The cost of an Albania eVisa is mentioned in the pricing section of each country page. You can check them out by clicking on your country name. The prices are updated regularly. We recommend you check the pricing section to stay updated on the visa prices.
Yes, you can apply for family members. You will need to fill out separate application forms for each family member.
Yes, every traveler, including children, needs a separate eVisa. If the children are not traveling with their parents, they will need a consent letter from the parents or guardian.
If you are traveling to a third country that is not eligible from Albania, you may need a transit visa. You can apply for it in person or online, depending on your citizenship and onward destination.
If your Albania eVisa application gets rejected, you can apply again. Make sure you have all the required information and documents in order before you apply. You can also consult with our visa consultants, who can assist you in checking your visa application.
You can check your Albania eVisa application from your account with us. Use the email and passport you used to apply for your eVisa with us to log in. You will also be able to download your eVisa from your account once it is approved.
No, an eVisa is for tourism and short visits only. You cannot work with an eVisa in Albania.
No, you need a student visa to study in Albania.
Upon arrival in Albania, you will have to present your eVisa either in printout form or on your smartphone, along with your valid passport.
You can print out your Albania eVisa if you want to. Having it on your smartphone is also acceptable.
Overstaying can result in fines or being banned from future visits. You are advised not to overstay your eVisa in Albania. You can apply for a long-stay visa if you wish to stay longer to avoid any consequences.
No, once you have submitted and paid for your Albania eVisa application, you cannot cancel it. We recommend you be sure before you submit your application to avoid any inconvenience.
We double-check your Albania eVisa application before processing it. If we find any mistakes, we will contact you about it. In the meantime, if you are aware of making a mistake, we urge you to contact customer support to correct it.
Yes, you can apply online from anywhere. Please check the country list from above to see if you are eligible for an Albania eVisa.
Yes, some countries’ citizens can enter Albania visa-free for short stays. Check if your country is on the list.
Common reasons for Albania eVisa rejection include incomplete applications, incorrect documents, or security concerns.
Yes, you can apply for an eVisa if you are of dual nationality. Apply using the passport you’ll travel with. Also, check the specific requirements of your citizenship passport and fill out the application form accordingly.
An eVisa covers short business trips. It serves both business and leisure travel. Make sure you mention it on your application form in the purpose of your visit section.
No, application fees are non-refundable. This is the Albania Immigration rules and policies.