Albania
Canada
Canada visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Albanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Albania
- Consulate of Canada in Tirana
Rruga Ibrahim Rugova 42, Tirana
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Tirana
Rr. Ibrahim Rugova; Nd 42, K 5; H7, Tirana
All missions of Canada in Albania
Canada has 2 missions in Albania. Consulates: Tirana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Tirana.
Canadian citizens travelling to Albania
CanadaAlbania Visa-free, 90 days Albania visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Albanian citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Albanian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Albanian citizens apply
In Albania, applications go to Canada’s consulate in Tirana, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Albanian citizens
The United States requires Albanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Albania
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Albania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Albanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Albania?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Albania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Albanian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Albanian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.