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Albania visa for Russian citizens

e-Visa

Russian citizens need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambasadat.gov.al

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 Russia

Albania has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.

Albanian citizens travelling to Russia

AlbaniaRussia Visa required Russia visa for citizens of Albania

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.

Russian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Albania

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

How Russian citizens apply

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

Albania’s neighbours for Russian citizens

Montenegro and Serbia admit Russian citizens visa-free. North Macedonia, Greece and Kosovo require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Albanian citizens travelling to Russia

Russia requires Albanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Albania?

Russian citizens need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Albanian embassy in Russia?

The Albanian embassy in Russia is in Moscow.

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 Russia?

Russia requires Albanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Russian citizens enter Albania visa-free?

No; Russian 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.