Visa Type “C” Short stay visa

Is issued to foreign nationals that wish to enter the Republic of Albania, are entitled to stay for a maximum period of 90 days out of a 180-day period, from their date of first entry. This visa type is issued with one, two or multiple entries. Above we have listed the documents you need to apply for each category.

Visa for tourism (C)

1. Document of round-trip ticket booking.
2. Hotel booking or documents with information regarding the accommodation for the duration of their stay.
3. Proof of employment from their country of birth or country of residence. In case of this criteria not being met, the foreign citizen has to provide sufficient evidence that they will return to their country of birth or country of residence.
4. Proof that the foreign citizen has sufficient income (bank statements).
5. One passport sized photo 5cm by 4cm,
6. Photocopy of a valid travel document,
7. Travel health insurance documents for the duration of the visa.
8. For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
9. An invitation from the host accompanied with a photocopy of their passport
10. A copy of your residence permit, with an expiration date no less than 3 months after the requested visa date.

Visa for tourism, organized in tourist groups – invited by an Albanian tourism agency (C)

1. One passport sized photo 5cm by 4cm,
2. Photocopy of a valid travel document,
3. Travel health insurance documents for the duration of the visa.
4. For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
5. An invitation from the host accompanied with a photocopy of their passport
6. Photocopy of a valid passport for the whole group invited.
7. Notarized photocopy of the licence of Albanian Tourism Agency, which invites foreign tourist groups.
8. A copy of your residence permit, with an expiration date no less than 3 months after the requested visa date.

Visa for scientific, cultural, sports and humanitarian reasons (C)

1. One passport sized photo 5cm by 4cm,
2. Photocopy of a valid travel document,
3. Travel health insurance documents for the duration of the visa.
4. For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
5. An invitation from the host accompanied with a photocopy of their passport
6. Invitation from the host.
7. Hotel reservation or declaration of host where they will reside.
8. Documents that prove that they have sufficient funds during their stay and return to their country of origin.
9. A copy of your residence permit, with an expiration date no less than 3 months after the requested visa date.

Visa for Official visit (C)

1. One passport sized photo 5cm by 4cm,
2. Photocopy of a valid travel document,
3. Travel health insurance documents for the duration of the visa.
4. For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
5. An invitation from the host accompanied with a photocopy of their passport
6. Invitation from the host institution.
7. Verbal Note from the institution where the foreigner is employed.
8. A copy of your residence permit, with an expiration date no less than 3 months after the requested visa date.

Visa for medical reasons (C)

1. One passport sized photo 5cm by 4cm,
2. Photocopy of a valid travel document,
3. Travel health insurance documents for the duration of the visa.
4. For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
5. An invitation from the host accompanied with a photocopy of their passport
6. Invitation from the host institution.
7. Medical diagnosis (original or copy) issued by a local doctor in Albanian.
8. Declaration from the Albanian hospital for medical treatment as well as details of who will cover these costs.
9. Sufficient financial means to cover the costs.
10. Health insurance for the persons accompanying the patient.
11. A copy of your residence permit, with an expiration date no less than 3 months after the requested visa date.

Professional, commercial and business purposes Visa (C)

1. One passport sized photo 5cm by 4cm,
2. Photocopy of a valid travel document,
3. Travel health insurance documents for the duration of the visa.
4. For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
5. Letter of invitation signed by the host, along with a copy of their identity document (when the host is a foreign national it is a requirement that they also submit a photocopy of their residence permit issued by the competent Albanian Authority).
6. Document that prove their professional, commercial and business activity.
7. Documents that prove the legal status of their commercial entity.
8. Photocopy of certificate of registration in accordance with the purpose of the visa issued (visas for 60-90 days) according to article 73 of Law 108/2013 “For foreigners”.
9. A copy of your residence permit, with an expiration date no less than 3 months after the requested visa date.