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Albania visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Albania, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Albania visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Albania visa?
Electronic visa (e-Visa) issued through the e-Visa system
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa C: up to 90 days in 180. Visa D: issued with a one-year validity and a stay of 90 up to 180 days, used to apply for a residence permit or Unique Permit.
- Fee
- €35
- Processing time
- 15 working days from payment as a rule; up to 30 working days in exceptional cases.
For the e-Visa, Albania’s official sources give a standard fee of €35, and applications are made on e-visa.al. Processing time, as Albania states it: 15 working days from payment as a rule; up to 30 working days in exceptional cases. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Visa C: up to 90 days in 180. Visa D: issued with a one-year validity and a stay of 90 up to 180 days, used to apply for a residence permit or Unique Permit.
Where to apply in Benin
Albania has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Albanian citizens travelling to Benin
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Travel advice for Albania
- 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.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Albania can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Albania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 25 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Albania (updated 15 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Albania (updated 16 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in Albania
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Albania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Albania is applied for online on its official government portal; Beninese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Albania’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Albanian citizens travelling to Benin
Albanian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Albania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Albania?
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Albania, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Albania in Benin?
No. Albania has no embassy in Benin.
How much does the Albania e-Visa cost?
Albania’s official sources give a standard fee of €35 for the e-Visa. Processing time: 15 working days from payment as a rule; up to 30 working days in exceptional cases.
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for Benin?
Albanian citizens need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Albania visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Albania.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.