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