Burkina Faso
Albania
Albania visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Albania visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Burkina Faso
Albania has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Albanian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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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.
Before travelling from Burkina Faso to Albania, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Albania
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Albania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
The e-Visa for Albania is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Burkina Faso carry the approval when they travel.
Albania’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Albanian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Albanian citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Burkina Faso and Albania.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Albania?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Albania in Burkina Faso?
No. Albania has no embassy in Burkina Faso.
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 Burkina Faso?
Albanian citizens need an e-Visa for Burkina Faso, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Albania visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need an e-Visa for Albania.
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.