Visa Procedure
In recent years Albania has significantly modernized and simplified its visa procedures, making travel arrangements far easier than in 2016. A major development has been the introduction and ongoing improvement of an electronic visa application system, allowing applicants to complete the entire process online— from submission and payment to issuance—without needing to visit a consulate in person. This has reduced processing times and increased accessibility for travellers around the world.
Not sure if You need a Visa to Albania?
Exemptions from the obligation to obtain a Short Term Visa to Albania
- Foreigners who hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, which has been previously used in one of the Schengen Area countries, or who hold a valid residence permit in one of the Schengen Area countries.
- Foreigners who hold a valid multiple-entry visa of the USA or the United Kingdom, which has been previously used in one of these countries, or who hold a valid residence permit in the USA or the United Kingdom.
- Foreign citizens who enter and stay in the Schengen Area countries without a visa.
- Foreigners who hold a 10-year residence permit issued by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates, valid for no less than one year from the moment of entry.
- Citizens of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Thailand may travel without a visa for the period from 6 March 2024 until 31 December 2024, with a passport.
- Holders of travel documents for foreigners issued by EU Member States: 1) Alien’s travel document 2)Travel document (Refugees, Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951)3)Travel document (Stateless persons, New York Convention of 28 September 1954)4)Travel document for persons enjoying subsidiary protection
In case You need a Visa to Albania – please follow suggested steps
STEP 1:
Buy your Ticket for the Conference and request the Invitation Letter, along with Proof of the Professional Activity in Albania while fill-in a Registration Form.
STEP 2:
We recommend that you apply for a short-term Visa (type C) for a professional, commercial and business purposes.
STEP 3
Receive your Visa by e-mail and we will be looking forward to meeting you in Albania!
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TO APPLY FOR A VISA AT LEAST 1,5 MONTHS BEFORE THE CONFERENCE STARTS!
List of required documents for a Short-Term Visa (Type C)
- Visa application form, completed by the applicant, which is available online free of charge (the application form is completed online during the application, is generated and downloaded by the system)
- Photograph of the applicant, which should have been taken no earlier than 6 (six) months before the application date, measuring 47 mm x 36 mm, taken in a frontal view with a white background, clearly and distinctly focused. The photograph should show the person facing the camera, with a neutral expression and the eyes open and visible.
- The document that proves the professional, commercial activity in the respective country, with the motives of the visit, in english or albanian language – please request at registration@pavgroup.cz in a registration form.
- Invitation signed by the host – please request at registration@pavgroup.cz.
- The full bank statement showing the money going in and money leaving your account for the last 12 months.
- Residence permit more than 12 months, issued from the country of residence, with a validity period of at least 3 addition months than the duration period of the required visa/ previous or current visas (Schengen, USA, UK etc.) or Albanian electronic/sticker visas.
- Photocopy of the valid travel document which must be valid for at least 3 months longer than the requested visa period and have at least 2 blank pages, on which the visa stamp will be placed, as well as a photocopy of the pages with notes of interest for the trip.
Additional documents required for visa application, which are not on the list at e-visa.al
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Insurance for the dates of stay in Albania
- Copy of the return flight tickets
