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