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Albania visa for Indian citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Albania requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

Apply on e-Visa Albania

All visa types for Albania

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.

Albanian missions in India

Albania has 1 mission in India. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: New Delhi.

Albanian citizens travelling to India

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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.

Indian 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 Indian citizens can stay in Albania

How long Indian citizens may stay in Albania is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Indian citizens apply

The e-Visa for Albania is applied for online on its official government portal; Indian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Albania’s neighbours for Indian citizens

North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Albanian citizens travelling to India

India requires a visa from Albanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between India and Albania.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Albania?

Albania requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Is there an embassy of Albania in India?

No. Albania has no embassy in India, only honorary consulates in New Delhi.

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 India?

India requires a visa from Albanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Can Indian citizens enter Albania visa-free?

No; Indian 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.