Albania Visa Types & Prices: The 2026 Fee Structure

Choosing the correct visa category is the single most important step in your application journey. The Republic of Albania strictly categorizes entry permits based on the intent of your visit and the duration of your stay.

Applying for the wrong category (e.g., using a Tourist visa to work, or a Business visa for a holiday) will result in an automatic rejection or denial of entry at the border. Below is the detailed breakdown of every e-Visa category available through our Digital Pre-Clearance system for 2026.

1. C-type Visas

Maximum Stay: 90 Days within a rolling 180-day period.
Purpose: Strictly for temporary visits. These visas do not grant the right to apply for a residence permit or seek local employment in Albania.

For a comprehensive breakdown of general requirements and eligibility for this category, please visit our dedicated C-Type Visa page.

e-Tourist Visa

This is the most widely issued visa, designed for global travelers seeking to experience the cultural and natural beauty of the Balkans.

Permitted Activities: Holidays, sightseeing, exploring the Albanian Riviera, visiting friends and family, or attending cultural events.
Eligibility: Citizens of non-exempt countries must obtain this visa before booking flights.
- Check your eligibility status here: View Eligible Countries for e-Tourist Visa
Key Requirement: A confirmed hotel booking or a notarized invitation letter from a host.
Fee: €60

e-Business Visa

Designed strictly for professionals and corporate representatives entering Albania for commercial purposes without being employed by an Albanian entity.

Permitted Activities: Attending business meetings, negotiating contracts, participating in trade fairs, or attending professional conferences.
Important Distinction: This is not a work visa. You cannot receive a salary from an Albanian company under this visa.
Key Requirement: A formal Invitation Letter from the inviting Albanian company or organization, stating the purpose and duration of the visit.
Fee: €100

e-Short Stay Visa (General/Other)

A broad category for non-tourist short visits that do not fit the standard definitions.

Permitted Activities: Participation in scientific research, unpaid internships, cultural exchange programs, sports competitions, or short-term medical treatment (under 90 days).
Key Requirement: Official documentation proving the specific activity (e.g., admission letter from the event organizer or hospital).
Fee: €60

e-Transit Visa

Specifically for travelers crossing through the territory of Albania by land to reach a third destination (e.g., driving from Montenegro to Greece).

Permitted Activities: Passing through the country.
Validity: Typically allows a stay of up to 5 days per entry to cross the country. It is not for staying and sightseeing.
Key Requirement: A valid visa for the next destination country you are traveling to.
Fee: €60

2. Airport Transit Visa (A-Type)

Maximum Stay: Limited to hours (Must not leave the transit zone).
Fee: €60

e-Airport Transit Visa

Target Audience: Travelers with a connecting flight at Tirana International Airport (TIA) who will not exit the sterile transit area.
Restriction: You are strictly prohibited from passing through passport control. If you need to re-check luggage or change terminals landside, you need a C-Type Visa.
Fee: €60

3. Long-Stay Visas (D-Type)

Duration: > 90 Days (Intended for applying for a Residence Permit).
Purpose: Migration, long-term work, study, or retirement.
The Process: A D-Type visa acts as an "entry ticket" allowing you to enter Albania to file for a physical Residence Permit card.

e-Employer Visa (Work Visa)

Target Audience: Foreign nationals who have secured a job offer in Albania.
Permitted Activities: Working for a local Albanian company under a signed contract.
Key Requirement: A signed employment contract and the business registration documents of the employer in Albania.
Fee: €100

Digital Nomad Visa

The most popular category for 2026, designed for the modern remote workforce.

Target Audience: Remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who are employed by companies outside of Albania but wish to live in Albania.
Permitted Activities: Living in Albania while working remotely for foreign clients.
Key Requirement: Proof of remote income meeting the minimum threshold and a valid contract with a foreign company/client.
Fee: €100

e-Family Reunification Visa

Target Audience: Spouses, minor children, or dependent parents joining a family member who already holds Albanian citizenship or valid legal residency.
Key Requirement: Proof of relationship (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate) and evidence of the sponsor's financial stability and housing in Albania.
Fee: €100

e-Long Stay Visa (General/Student)

Target Audience: Students enrolling in Albanian universities, researchers on long-term projects, or retirees.
Key Requirement: Letter of enrollment from the university or proof of pension income (for retirees).
Fee: €100