Visitor & short-stay visas
Albanian Albania e-Visa
The online electronic visa system through which most applicants apply for an Albanian entry visa.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Verify the e-Visa fee (reported around EUR 30), validity period and processing times directly on e-visa.al; these figures were not confirmed on the official page.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Albania government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Republic of Albania e-Visa
- Route type
- Online visa application system
- Portal
- e-visa.al
- Processing
- Stated as up to 15 working days, exceptionally up to 30
- Confirm current processing times on the portal
- Where to apply
- Online at the official portal e-visa.al
- Applications are only accepted online; you must be outside Albania.
- Document format
- PDF, in Albanian or English
- Photo specification
- 47 mm x 36 mm, white background (555 x 425 px, 300 DPI)
- Maximum stay (short-stay Type C)
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- From date of first entry, per the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
- Validity (short-stay Type C)
- Up to 5 years; single, double or multiple entry
- The maximum permitted total validity for a Type C visa.
Who it is for
- Nationals who require a visa to enter Albania
- Applicants for both short-stay (Type C) and many long-stay (Type D) purposes
How to apply
- Create an application on the official e-Visa portal
- Complete the form and upload passport and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Download the approved visa once issued
Requirements
- A passport or travel document that stays valid for the duration of your intended stay (the official e-Visa portal asks for a passport valid for at least 6 months).
- You must be outside the territory of Albania when you apply, and remain outside it after the visa fee is paid — the e-Visa is only issued to applicants abroad.
- Applicants with dual citizenship must apply using the passport they will actually travel on; if the travel document differs from the one registered with the e-Visa, the e-Visa is invalid.
- Supporting documents matched to the visa type you select (for a short-stay Type C this typically includes accommodation, sufficient funds, travel health insurance and a return ticket).
Documents you may need
- A clear scanned copy of your passport bio-data page.
- A passport-standard photo on a white background, 47 mm x 36 mm (555 px height x 425 px width, 300 DPI).
- Any supporting documents requested for your visa type, each scanned and in PDF format, in Albanian or English.
Frequently asked questions
No. The e-Visa application is only accepted online, and you must be outside Albanian territory when you apply and after the fee is paid.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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