Albania Visa for Indians

At a glance

Visa needed: Yes, a visa, unless you hold a qualifying Schengen, US or UK visa or permit
Maximum stay: Type C visa: 90 days within 180 days
Cost: Shown in the e-Visa system when you apply
How to apply: Apply online on the official e-Visa system while outside Albania, or at a mission
In force since: Rule as published on albania.al and e-visa.al, checked 22 Oct 2026
Visa-free route: Valid multiple-entry Schengen, US or UK visa already used, or a permit of stay there
Processing: Minimum 15 working days, up to 30
Passport: Valid at least 6 months with a blank page

the short answer

Indians need a visa for Albania unless exempt: a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US or UK visa already used in that country, or a residence permit there, allows visa-free entry. Otherwise apply through the official e-Visa system, which takes at least 15 working days. A Type C visa allows 90 days within 180.

Rules in detail

Do Indians need a visa for Albania?

Usually yes. Albania's official visa page lists who can enter without a visa. Relevant to Indian travellers:

Foreign citizens with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa that has been previously used in one of the Schengen states, or a valid permit of stay in a Schengen state.
Foreign citizens with a valid multiple-entry US or UK visa that has been previously used in the country of issue, or a valid permit of stay there.
Foreign citizens who enter and stay without a visa in the Schengen area.

If you do not qualify

Apply online through the Albanian government's e-Visa system while you are outside Albania. The system says:

Payment is not refunded if the application is rejected.
A visa is not a guarantee that you will be allowed to enter.
The evaluation lasts a minimum of 15 working days and can take up to 30 working days.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.
Documents must be in Albanian or English, scanned in PDF format.

A Type C visa allows 90 days within 180 days from the first entry.

FAQs

Is Albania visa free for Indians? Only if you hold a qualifying Schengen, US or UK visa or permit as described above.

How long does the e-Visa take? A minimum of 15 working days, up to 30.

How long can I stay? A Type C visa allows 90 days within 180 days.

For senior travellers

Apply early, since the e-Visa system says the evaluation takes at least 15 working days. If you rely on the Schengen, US or UK exemption, carry the visa and passport stamps showing it was used before. The e-Visa does not guarantee entry, so keep bookings and return tickets with you.

Official sources

Albania official visa procedures Albania e-Visa application system Albania Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: visa regime

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