Albanian Visa: How to apply and Obtain? Procedure, Documents required, Validity, Cost, Benefits 1

Procedures to apply for visa in Albania:

Visa regulations:

Who Can enter Albania without visa:
a) Foreign citizens who have a valid, multiple-entry Schengen visa, which has been previously used in one of the Schengen states, or foreign citizens who have a valid permit of stay in one of the Schengen states;

b) Foreign citizens who have a valid, multiple-entry US or UK visa, which has been previously used in the respective country of issuance, or have valid permit of stay in the US or UK.

2) Citizens from Saudi Arabia, Belarus, Georgia, Qatar, Oman and Russia, can enter the Republic of Albania without the requirement of type “C ” visa (short term stay), for tourism reasons during the official summer season, period 31 May – 15 November 2017.

3) Long term visa (Type D) is required for all foreign citizens that will stay in Albania for more than 90 days during a six month period (90/180 days) and will apply for a residency permit from the migration office;

Visa regulation table for foreigners:

Please Check here for the Visa regime applicable for foreign citizens

All foreign citizens from countries that are not included in the table are required to have a visa before travelling to Albania. They can apply for a visa in the Albanian embassy that is geographically closest to their country of origin or residency;

Visa procedures

1) Issuing of transit and short-term visas (type C)
2) Issuing long term visas (type D)
3) Issuing of aeroportual transit visas (type A)
4) Visa application form