Cape Verde
Albania
Albania visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Albania requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available 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.
Albania’s e-Visa costs €35 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Cape Verde
Albania has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Albanian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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 Cape Verde 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Albania
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Albania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Albania is applied for online on its official government portal; Cape Verdean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Albania’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Albanian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Albanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Albania?
Albania requires a visa from Cape Verdean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Albania in Cape Verde?
No. Albania has no embassy in Cape Verde.
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 Cape Verde?
Albanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Cape Verde.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Albania visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens 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.