Albania
South Africa
South Africa visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
Albanian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zenelhoxha.com
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Albania
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Tirana
Rruga Petro Nini Luarasi 57, Tirana
South Africa has 1 mission in Albania. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Tirana.
South African citizens travelling to Albania
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Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Albania to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Albanian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Albanian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Albanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Albanian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Albanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Albania
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Albania, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Albania and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Albanian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Albania?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Albania, only honorary consulates in Tirana.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Albania?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Albania, applied for online before travel.
Can Albanian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Albanian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
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.