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