Indian citizens must obtain a visa before entering the Republic of Albania, which is received from the Embassy of Albania in India. Visa application requirements will depend on various factors, such as the purpose of the visit and the intended duration of stay in Albania.

Here are the steps involved:

• Choose the Albania visa category you need.
• Pay online
• Please send us your documents using our pick-up and drop-off service.
• Upon approval, receive your Visa.

Indian nationals can stay in the Republic of Albania for a period ranging from 90 to 180 days without an Albanian visa, provided that they meet certain conditions.

Firstly, they should possess a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa previously used in a Schengen area country or a valid residence permit from a Schengen area country. Alternatively, they can hold a valid multiple entry visa or a valid residence permit from Great Britain, the United States of America, and Northern Ireland, as long as the Visa has been used previously in the issuing country.

Lastly, Indian nationals who can enter and stay in Schengen states without a visa can also join and stay in Albania for the same period without an Albanian visa.

Albania Tourist Visa: is intended for individuals who plan to visit Albania for leisure, sightseeing, tourism, or to visit relatives and friends.

Albania Business Visa: This allows for short visits to conduct conferences, seminars, negotiations, training, or other commercial activities, but not for employment.

The Albania Transit Visa is another type of Visa that allows visitors to travel through Albania on their way to another country. Applying for a Visa, the applicant must provide proof of a permit for their destination country and an onward ticket.

The Albania Student Visa: is available for Indian nationals who are enrolled in qualified educational institutions and wish to study in Albania for a specific period.

To apply for an Albania visa, the earliest you can submit your request is two months before your intended travel date. An applicant submitting your request at least ten days before your travel date is advisable.

Visa validity goes up to 180 days, and individuals stay for 90 days in Albania.

Yes, like with any visa application, there is always a possibility that your Albania visa application may be rejected. The Albanian authorities have the right to refuse a visa application if they believe the applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria or suspect the applicant’s intentions for visiting Albania are not genuine.

To increase your chances of avoiding a visa rejection for Albania, here are some tips to keep in mind:

• Check the visa requirements
• Apply early
• Provide accurate information.
• Provide supporting documents
• Show strong ties to your home country.
• Be honest in your application.

No, Indians cannot obtain visas on arrival in Albania. All Indian nationals wishing to visit Albania for tourism, business, transit, or other purposes must obtain a visa before arrival.

Visabud offers discounts for processing, document verification, and submission of visas.

Yes, it is highly recommended that Indian nationals visiting Albania have travel and medical insurance coverage for their stay in Albania. And we will help in choosing the best travel insurance plan for you.

Basic Requirements to visit Albania

• Valid passport of at least six months validity
• Albania visa
• Travel Insurance
• Proof of accommodation
• Return ticket
• Respectful behavior and adherence to the laws.

Albania travel checklist

• Valid passport
• Visa
• Flight tickets
• Travel Insurance
• Accommodation booking confirmation
• Supporting documents
• Emergency contact information
• Albanian lek (ALL) currency
• Travel itinerary