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Updated November 2024
Key takeaways
UAE residents require an eVisa or type-C visa to enter Albania.
The type-C visa allows short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Exemptions apply for UAE residents with a Schengen visa or a 10-year UAE residency, provided they meet certain conditions.
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Do UAE residents need a visa to visit Albania?
Yes. UAE residents need an eVisa or an electronic type-C short-stay visa to enter Albania. Type C visa is applicable for one or multiple entries and valid for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
However, according to the Republic of Albania’s official eVisa portal, the following exemptions allow UAE residents to enter Albania without a visa:
- Foreign nationals (including UAE residents) who hold a valid multiple entry Schengen visa, under the condition that the visa must have been used previously in one of the countries of the Schengen area
- Foreign nationals with a 10-year residence permit issued by the authorities of the United Arab Emirates. The residency visa must be valid for at least one year from the moment of entry.
An Albanian visa is issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted and, in exceptional cases, may take up to 30 days. It is advisable to apply beforehand to avoid chaos before your travel.
How to apply for the Albania eVisa?
Requirements
The documents required for an Albania eVisa are as follows:
- Visa application form, duly filled in and signed.
- Photograph of the applicant—with dimensions 47 mm x 36 mm
- Valid passport or travel document and resident permit.
- Proof of employment from their country of birth or country of residence.
- If this criterion is not met, the foreign citizen must provide sufficient evidence that they will return to their country of birth or country of residence in English or Albanian.
- Photocopies of valid travel documents, including passport and ID card
- Booking documents for accommodation in Albania
- Round-trip ticket reservation document or to certify the possibility of personal transport.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support the stay in Albania.
- An approximate amount of euros per day of stay: 50 euros for adults and 25 euros for minors.
- In case minors traveling to Albania: statement expressing explicit consent from parents or legal guardians.
Application process
Please note the visa application process is entirely online, and no offline applications are accepted.
Follow the steps below to apply for the Albania type-C eVisa:
- Visit the official Albanian eVisa portal.
- Register for a new account or log in if you already have one.
- Select the visa type – a short visit visa is type C.
- Scroll down to “Browse type C visas” and click the purpose of your visit. In there, click the apply button.
- Provide the requested details and upload all necessary documents
- Click “Finalize” to complete the process.
- If the application is correct, you will be notified that the application has been accepted, and a visa fee will be requested.
Fee
According to some sources online, the eVisa for UAE residents will cost approximately EUR 50 or AED 198. For exact price details, we recommend checking out the official website of the Albanian eVisa.
