Types of Albania e-Visa
Albania offers multiple e-Visa (an online travel document) types for travellers seeking a short-term stay in the country. Under Albania’s visa policy, short-stay e-Viisas are issued under the Type C visa category.
However, before applying for the short-stay e-Visa, the traveller must check whether their country is on the list of countries eligible for the Albania e-Visa.
Basic Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
According to the Albanian visa policy, individual applications are not permitted. At least two travellers must apply together to proceed with the Albania e-Visa application.
Albania e-Visa Types Available for Eligible Applicants
Short-Stay Visa for Tourism
- Multiple Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
- Single Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
A visa for short-term travel to Albania for tourism, including holidays, sightseeing, or visiting friends and family, without permission to work or stay long-term.
Short-Stay Visa for Scientific, Cultural, Sports and Humanitarian
- Multiple Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
- Single Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
A short-term visa for individuals travelling to Albania to take part in scientific, cultural, sports, or humanitarian activities, without permission for employment or long-term residence.
Short-Stay Visa for Official Visit
- Multiple Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
- Single Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
This visa is intended for official authorities or authorised representatives travelling to Albania for official duties, including diplomatic engagements, official meetings, or state-related events.
Short-Stay Visa for Medical Reasons
- Multiple Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
- Single Entry: 180 days' validity and 90 days' maximum stay
This visa is issued to applicants travelling to Albania for short-term medical purposes, including consultations, treatments, or medical procedures.
Albania Short-Stay Visa Extension Policy
An Albanian short-stay visa (Type C) is generally non-extendable; travellers must exit the country before their e-Visa expires and reapply to enter again or apply for a long-stay visa to extend their stay.
Albania eVisa Details at a Glance
- Work Allowed? No, not for regular employment
- Family Allowed? Yes, family members can be added by the primary applicant using the ‘add applicant’ option.
- Fee: Fees vary by selected processing option. Faster processing requires the applicant to pay an additional fee, which is added to the total cost of the Albania e-Visa.
- Application Process: Entirely online
- Requirements: A digital scan of the passport biodata page and a recent photograph form the core requirements for the Albania e-Visa.
- PR Path? No direct path
- Citizenship Path? No direct path, only indirect if a person later moves to a qualifying residence route
Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in April 2026, we recommend verifying with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy regarding your travel plans.