All the foreigners who have a valid multi – entry Schengen visa, type “C” or “D”, or a valid residence permit in one of the Schengen member states, can enter, stay and transit Albania without visa, within the validity term of the visa or the residence permit.
The other visitors, please check the page of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania ( http://www.mfa.gov.al/ ) for the required documents and embassies where you can apply for an Albanian visa.
List of countries whose citizens do not need a visa to enter the Albanian territory:
1. Andorra
2. Argentina
3. Australia *
4. Austria *
5. Belgium *
6. Brazil
7. Bulgaria*
8. Canada *
9. Chili
10. Croatia
11. Cyprus *
12. Czech Republic*
13. Denmark*
14. Estonia *
15. Finland *
16. France*
17. Germany *
18. Great Britain*
19. Greece *
20. Holland *
21. Holly Siege
22. Hungary *
23. Ireland *
24. Island *
25. Israel
26. Italy *
27. Japan
28. Kosova
29. Latvia *
30. Liechtenstein
31. Lithuania *
32. Luxemburg *
33. Macedonia
34. Malaysia
35. Malta *
36. Monaco
37. Montenegro
38. New Zealand *
39. Norway *
40. Poland *
41. Portugal *
42. Rumania *
43. Russia – in the period 30 may – 31 october 2010
44. San Marino *
45. Serbia
46. Singapore
47. Slovakia *
48. Slovenia *
49. South Korea
50. Spain *
51. Sweden *
52. Switzerland *
53. Turkey
54. USA *
55. Ukraine – in the period 30 may – 31 october 2010
All the other foreigners must be issued with a visa, before entering the Republic of Albania at the missions of the Republic of Albania that cover the country of residence. These missions can also provide them with the necessary information about Albania.
States | The city to apply for a visa to enter the Republic of Albania | Visa Fee |
---|---|---|
Afghanistan | Ankara, Istanbul | 40 Eu |
South Africa | Rome, London | 25 Eu |
Algeria | Paris | Free |
Saudi Arabia | Rhiad | 54 Eu |
Armenia | Moscow | 40 Eu |
Azerbaijan | Ankara, Moscow | 40 Eu |
Bahraini | Rhiad | 60 Eu |
Bangladesh | London, Rome | 25 Eu |
Barbados | London | 25 Eu |
Belize | London | 25 Eu |
Cote d’Ivoire | London | 25 Eu |
Benin | Paris | 25 Eu |
Byelorussia | Moscow, Warsaw | 33 Eu |
Bolivia | Rome, Buenos Aires | 30 Eu |
Bosnia | Zagreb, Podgorica | 31 Eu |
Botswana | Paris | 25 Eu |
Brunei | Rome, Riyadh | 25 Eu |
Burkina Faso | Rome | 25 Eu |
Egypt | Cairo | |
Ecuador | Rome, Buenos Aires | Free |
United Emirates | Rhiad, Rome | 25 Eu |
Eritrea | Rome, Cairo | 25 Eu |
Ethiopia | Rome, Cairo | 30 Eu |
Philippines | Rome, Kuala Lumpur | 30 Eu |
Haiti | Rome, Buenos Aires | Free |
Honduras | Rome, Buenos Aires | 30 Eu |
Hong Kong, China | Beijing | 30 Eu |
Gabon | Paris, Bucharest | 30 Eu |
Ghana | Rome | 30 Eu |
Gibraltar | Madrid | 30 Eu |
Guiana | Rome | 30 Eu |
Guatemala | Rome, Buenos Aires | 25 Eu |
Guinea | Bucharest | 30 Eu |
Georgia | Ancara, Istambul | 33 Eu |
India | New Delhi | 15 Eu |
Indonesia | Rome, Kula Lumpur | 33 Eu |
Iraq | Istanbul, Ankara | 71 Eu |
Iran | Istanbul, Ankara | Free |
Fiji Islands | London | 20 Eu |
Yemen | Rome, Ryiadh | 20 Eu |
Jordan | Cairo | 23 Eu |
Cambodia | Kuala Lumpur, Beijing | 40 Eu |
Cameron | Cairo | 25 Eu |
Catarrh | Rome, Rhiad | 4o Eu |
Kazakhstan | Moscow, Ankara | 15 Eu |
Kenya | Cairo | 35 Eu |
P.R. of China | Beijing | |
Kirkistan | Ankara, Moscow | 40 Eu |
Colombia | Athens, Buenos Aires | 40 Eu |
Congo | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
North Korea | Beijing, Sofia | 10 Eu |
Costa Rica | Rome, Buenos Aires | 30 Eu |
Cuba | Sofia | 18 Eu |
Kuwait | Rhiad, Istanbul | 20 Eu |
Lebanon | Cairo, Istanbul | 20 Eu |
Libyan | Cairo, Istanbul | 20 Eu |
Liberia | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Lesotho | London | 20 Eu |
Madagascar | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Malawi | Rome | 25 Eu |
Maldives | London | 30 Eu |
Mali | Rome | 25 Eu |
Morocco | Bucharest, Paris | 11 Eu |
Mauritius | London | 25 Eu |
Mauritania | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Mexico | Rome | 28 Eu |
Moldavia | Bucharest, Sofia, Ancara, Istambul | 40 Eu |
Mongolia | Bucharest, Sofia, Beijing | 30 Eu |
Mozambique | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Namibia | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Nepal | Berlin | 25 Eu |
Nigeria | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Nicaragua | Bucharest | 30 Eu |
Oman | Rhiad, Rome | 25 Eu |
Pakistan | Beijng, Kuala Liupmur, Ancara, Istambul | 40 Eu |
Palestine | Bucharest, Cairo | Free |
Panama | Rome | 30 Eu |
Paraguay | Bucharest | 45 Eu |
Peru | Madrid, Rome | 30 Eu |
Dominican Republic | Athens | Free |
Rwanda | Paris | |
Russia | Moscow | |
Salvador | London | 30 Eu |
Sao Tome Principe | London | 20 Eu |
Senegal | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Serbia | Belgrade | 35 Eu |
Sierra Leone | London | |
Syria | Athens, Cairo, Istanbul | |
Sri Lanka | London, Rome | |
Somalia | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Sudan | Cairo | 62 Eu |
Surinam | London | 20 Eu |
Thailand | Rome, Kuala Lumpur | 10 Eu |
Taiwan, China | Budapest | 30 Eu |
Tanzania | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Tajikistan | Ankara, Moscow | 40 Eu |
Togo | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Trinidad | London | 20 Eu |
Tunisia | Athens, Paris, Rome | 11 Eu |
Turkmeny | Ankara | 30 Eu |
Uganda | London | 25 Eu |
Ukraine | Warsaw, Moscow, Skopje | 50 Eu |
Uruguay | Rome, Buenos Aires | 45 Eu |
Uzbekistan | Moscow | 30 Eu |
Venezuela | Rome, Buenos Aires | 30 Eu |
Vietnam | Budapest | 40 Eu |
Jamaica | London | 40 Eu |
Zambia | Moscow, Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Zimbabwe | Bucharest | 25 Eu |
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania ( http://www.mfa.gov.al/ )