DR Congo
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Albania visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo 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 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 DR Congo
Albania has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Albanian citizens travelling to DR Congo
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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 DR Congo 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Albania
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Albania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
The e-Visa for Albania is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of DR Congo carry the approval when they travel.
Albania’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Albanian citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from Albanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days. The rule is the same in both directions between DR Congo and Albania.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Albania?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Albania in DR Congo?
No. Albania has no embassy in DR Congo.
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 DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Albanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Albania visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.