Albania's visa policy depends on the country you come from.
Check whether you need a visa to Albania and what documents are required for entry in
the table here.
Entry into Albania without a visa is allowed:
1) Foreign citizens who have a valid multiple Schengen visa, which was previously used in one of the Schengen countries, or foreign citizens who have a valid residence permit in one of the Schengen countries;
2) Foreign nationals who have a valid multiple USA or UK visa that was previously used in the country of issue or have a valid residence permit in the USA or the UK.
3) Foreign citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, India, Qatar, Oman, Thailand - they can enter Albania without a visa for a short stay with a passport from April 20 to December 31;
4) Foreign citizens of Egypt - they can enter Albania without a visa for a short stay with a passport from May 1 to September 30.
5) Foreign nationals who have a residence permit for a period of 10 years, issued by the competent authority of the United Arab Emirates, which is valid for at least one year from the date of entry.
6) Foreign citizens who have the right to enter and stay without a visa in the Schengen area.
Citizens of Belarus can stay in the country for 90 days a year, while necessarily maintaining the 30/30/30 interval
Every 30 days (out of 90-day stay) Belarusian citizens are obliged to leave the country (for a day). For example, if you left on October 1, you can re-enter the country on October 2.
But in total, your stay cannot exceed 90 days.
Please note: From 20.04.2023, Albania canceled the visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation (which was available every year from May 01 to September 30).
To get to Albania, Russians will have to apply for and wait for a visa in accordance with the purpose of the trip.
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What happens if you stay in Albania after the expiration of the visa-free period and stay in the country without visa grounds?
Violation of visa regime and terms is punishable:
- fines when leaving the country - from 50,000 lek and above;
- if the period exceeds a month or more - there is a threat of deportation from Albania with a possible restriction on entry to the country for up to 5 years;
- even if the fine for violation of the visa regime is paid, you may be refused when applying for a visa or residence permit.
Remember, all terms of stay in Albania are checked in the migration system of the Border Guard Service. Carefully count your days of stay in Albania.
This also applies to citizens of the Republic of Belarus. For them there are no restrictions on the dates of stay, but there are restrictions on the number of days per year.
Documents required to enter Albania without a visa:
- foreign passport valid for more than 3 months from the planned date of return;
- tourist voucher or other document confirming the reservation of accommodation;
- return ticket;
- medical Insurance. Health insurance for Albania must be covered by at least 30,000 euros. Must provide coverage for the entire period of stay in Albania. There should be no deductible in the policy.
You can stay in Albania for 90 days without a visa for a period of 180 days. That is three months out of six months.
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Type "C" visa gives the holder the right to enter and stay in the Republic of Albania for 90 days within 180 days from the date of first entry. A "C" type visa can be a single, double or multiple entry visa. Validity may not exceed 5 years.
A type "D" visa is issued to a foreigner who intends to stay in the Republic of Albania for more than 90 days for 180 days and if the visa is required for foreigners to obtain a residence permit. A type "D" visa is valid for one year with a validity period of 90 days for single, double or multiple entry, which entitles its holder to apply for a residence permit after entering the Republic of Albania.
At
https://e-visa.al/ you can apply online for a visa and find out what documents are required to obtain a visa.
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If you are eligible for visa-free entry to Albania, you also do not need a transit visa. All other citizens need to apply for an Albanian airport transit visa type A.
What is an Albania airport transit visa type A?
The Albania Airport Transit Visa Type A is a type of visa that allows travelers to transit through an airport in Albania on their way to another destination. This visa is intended for persons who do not intend to stay in Albania, but must pass through an Albanian airport to reach their final destination.
The letter "A" in the visa type means that it is an airport transit visa. The visa allows the holder to enter and remain in the international transit zone of the Albanian airport until the next flight to their final destination departs. This means that travelers with a type A visa are not allowed to leave the airport and enter Albania during transit.
The transit visa type "A" is issued in the form of a stamped visa or in electronic format and can be issued with one, two or more entries, depending on the needs and specific requirements of the traveler. The validity period and maximum length of stay on a transit visa depends on the traveler's nationality, travel itinerary, and specific Albanian government policies.
You can apply for a transit visa on the website https://e-visa.al/apply , additionally providing the following documents: - Visa application form filled in by the applicant,
- A 47 mm x 36 mm photo of the applicant,
- A photocopy of a valid travel document,
- Letter of invitation,
- A photocopy of the visa to the country of destination or any other document confirming the connection with the country of destination.
Pets are allowed in Albania, there are no restrictions on what types of pets can be imported into the country. All animals must be checked at the airport upon arrival by the customs veterinarian.
Required documents for entry with pets:
- Certificate of rabies vaccination
- Veterinary medical certificate (from the country of origin)
- Pet passport
- History of vaccination
- Copy of the owner's passport
- Microchip number
Travelers arriving from another country in the Republic of Albania are exempt from import duties on goods contained in their personal luggage if they are not intended for commercial use in terms of their type and quantity.
All persons entering and / or leaving the territory of the Republic of Albania are obliged to declare amounts in cash, metals or precious stones, valuables and antiques, starting from the amount of 10,000 euros or its equivalent in other currencies.