Albania Group & Family Visa Application from Nepal 2026

Step-by-step Albania group / family visa application

1. Confirm visa class. For Nepali group / family travel to Albania, the class is the Type C — Tourist e-Visa.
2. Gather documents per the table below — passport, photos, financial proof, flight + hotel bookings, group / family-purpose letter.
3. Submit via the embassy portal or application centre in Kathmandu.
4. Pay the fee — embassy/government fee plus the application-centre service charge.
5. Biometrics if the class requires them (sticker visas typically do; e-visas typically do not).
6. Collect the passport on issue — by courier or in person at the centre.

Each step is a checkpoint. Getting one wrong (wrong fee bracket, photo not to spec, missing letter) restarts the clock — fix the failure at the source rather than in re-submission.

Quick facts

Visa type	Type C — Tourist e-Visa
Stay duration	Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
Validity	Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years (most first-time grants are single-entry 90/180).
Entries	Single or Multiple.
Embassy fee	EUR 50 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) typical; varies by sub-category. Service fee EUR ~10 added at e-visa.al checkout.
Processing time	10–15 working days standard (often 5–10 days for clean applications).
Financial requirement	EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months). Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Embassy / centre	e-Visa Albania (online — no physical centre in Nepal)
Address (Kathmandu)	Lodge 100% online at https://e-visa.al/apply. There is no Albanian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu. Type D / family / religious applicants who need an embassy interview travel to New Delhi (one trip, by appointment).
Hours	Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; visa enquiries via e-visa.al portal preferred — embassy intake only when e-Visa is rejected or for diplomatic / Type D long-stay cases.
Online portal	https://e-visa.al/apply (official Albania e-Visa portal — primary channel for Nepali applicants) · https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/visa-information/ (Albanian MFA — visa policy + categories) · https://albanian-evisa.com (often-confused mirror — DO NOT USE; only e-visa.al is the authoritative portal)
Last verified	2026-05-04

Important notes for Nepali applicants

• Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
• Income proof for Albanian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
• CRITICAL exemption — Nepali passport holders with a valid + previously-used multiple-entry Schengen / US / UK visa, OR a valid Schengen residence permit, can enter Albania VISA-FREE for up to 90 days in any 180. The Schengen / US / UK visa MUST have been used at least once before the Albania trip (single-entry or unused multi-entry visas do NOT confer the exemption). Carry photocopies + originals of the qualifying visa AND its first entry/exit stamp.
• Without the dual-visa exemption above, ALL Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for an Albanian e-Visa BEFORE travel — there is NO visa-on-arrival for Nepal at Tirana / Mother Teresa airport.
• There is NO Albanian embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. Online lodgement via e-visa.al is the only practical channel from Nepal — Type D / long-stay applicants who get interview requests travel to the Albanian Embassy in New Delhi (Chanakyapuri).
• Albanian visas are governed by Law No. 79/2021 "On Foreigners" and Council of Ministers Decision No. 858/2021 — same legal basis used by both the e-visa portal and the Embassy New Delhi.

Documents required for the Albania group / family visa

The embassy reviewer in Kathmandu checks the file in this order. Prepare each item to the specification before booking the appointment — the application is non-refundable on rejection.

Document	Required	Notes
Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended stay + 2 blank pages)	Yes
Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)	Yes
Online e-Visa application form (e-visa.al) + fees paid	Yes
Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent)	Yes
Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight)	Yes
Hotel booking confirmation for full stay	Yes
Travel insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover	Yes
Cover letter explaining purpose + itinerary	Yes
OPTIONAL — qualifying Schengen / US / UK multi-entry visa (used once) — if you hold one, you do NOT need this Albanian e-Visa at all	Recommended	Carry the original + photocopy + entry/exit stamps; airport border guards verify.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)	Yes
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)	Yes	Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income	Recommended	Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate	Yes	Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate	Yes	Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)	Recommended	Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report	Yes	Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income	Recommended	Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter	Yes	On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter	Yes	Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer	Yes	Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements	Yes	Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income	Recommended	Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)	Yes	Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)	Recommended	Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement	Yes	Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank	Yes	On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income	Recommended	Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate	Yes	Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate	Yes	Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate	Yes	Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

How to apply for the Albania group / family visa from Nepal

Apply 100% online at https://e-visa.al/apply. No biometrics, no physical interview for tourist Type C — decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day.

1. Check eligibility against the criteria above and confirm the visa class is correct for your travel purpose.
2. Prepare the document file per the table above. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator + notary for any Nepali-language original (employer letter, property docs, citizenship copy back-translation).
3. Book the appointment at https://e-visa.al/apply (official Albania e-Visa portal — primary channel for Nepali applicants) · https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/visa-information/ (Albanian MFA — visa policy + categories) · https://albanian-evisa.com (often-confused mirror — DO NOT USE; only e-visa.al is the authoritative portal) — slots fill quickly during peak windows.
4. Submit in person at e-Visa Albania (online — no physical centre in Nepal) (Lodge 100% online at https://e-visa.al/apply. There is no Albanian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu. Type D / family / religious applicants who need an embassy interview travel to New Delhi (one trip, by appointment).). Arrive 15 minutes early.
5. Pay the fee (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via e-visa.al portal (EUR billing — fee deducted at submission, not at decision). Embassy New Delhi accepts INR demand draft for Type D long-stay applicants travelling there in person.).
6. Provide biometrics if requested (mandatory for sticker classes; e-visa classes typically do not require them).
7. Track and collect — most embassies provide a tracking reference. E-visas arrive by email; sticker visas return by courier or in-person collection.

What Yatra handles for Albania group / family visa applications

• Document checklist tailored to the group / family purpose — exactly what the Albania embassy requires for Nepali files in this class.
• Pre-submission review — we catch the documentation-gap rejections (wrong photo spec, missing translation, weak cover letter) before the file enters the queue.
• Appointment booking at e-Visa Albania (online — no physical centre in Nepal) in Kathmandu.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets at NPR 999 — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel so you can apply before paying for non-refundable flights. Available at yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket.
• Re-application support — if rejected, the Yatra service fee is waived on the second submission (you re-pay the embassy fee, which is non-refundable on either attempt).

Common mistakes Nepali applicants make on the Albania group / family visa

The five mistakes below account for the majority of preventable rejections we see on Nepal-AL files. None of them are about the embassy being difficult — every one is fixable with a 30-minute pre-submission review.

1. Photograph not to the embassy specification. Most Albania missions reject photos that fall outside the exact dimensions (typically 35x45mm or 51x51mm), have a non-white background, show ears partially covered, or were taken more than 6 months ago. Use a photo studio in Kathmandu (Bagbazar / Putalisadak / Naxal) that knows the Albania embassy spec — pay the extra NPR 200 for a fresh, compliant set rather than reusing an old printout.
2. Bank balance pumped up the week before submission. Embassy reviewers read the 6-month statement, not the closing balance. A sudden NPR 5,00,000 deposit two weeks before submission with no salary or business inflow history flags as manufactured. Maintain a steady balance in line with declared income; if the funds are genuinely sponsored, attach the sponsor's 6-month statement and an undertaking letter rather than depositing into your own account.
3. Untranslated Nepali documents. Every Nepali-language document submitted to a Albania mission must be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — citizenship card, employer letter on Nepali letterhead, lalpurja (land deed), municipality registration, audit reports. Use a Nepal Bar Council-registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public; embassies routinely return files with raw Nepali originals.
4. Cover letter that contradicts the booking dates. If the cover letter says you are travelling 12-25 Oct but the flight booking shows 14-22 Oct, the file gets returned for clarification. Re-read the cover letter against every attached booking before submission — dates, accommodation address, sponsor name, and total stay must match across all documents.
5. Hotel booking that allows free cancellation but no payment proof. Albania embassies increasingly recognise the "book a refundable hotel just for the visa, cancel after approval" pattern. A confirmation showing prepayment (or at minimum a non-zero deposit) carries far more weight than a free-cancellation booking. If you genuinely need flexibility, attach the booking plus a covering note explaining your itinerary contingencies — silence reads as deception.

After approval — the pre-departure checklist for Albania

Visa in passport is not the end of the work. Carry the following on the day of travel — Nepali passport holders are routinely secondary-screened at the entry port for Albania, and producing the right paperwork at immigration shortens the inspection from 30 minutes to 3.

• Printed visa or e-visa PDF — never rely solely on the digital copy on your phone. Carry one printed copy in your hand baggage and a backup in checked baggage.
• Confirmed return ticket in your name — Albania immigration may ask to see the onward flight at arrival, especially for tourist and visit classes.
• Hotel confirmation for the first 3 nights minimum, with the address printed in the local language where applicable. Immigration officers ask "where are you staying" and a vague answer triggers secondary screening.
• Travel insurance certificate — increasingly mandatory at the entry port even when the visa was approved without it.
• Cash in destination currency equivalent to at least USD 100/day for the first 3 days — immigration occasionally asks "show me funds" and a card or e-wallet does not always satisfy.
• Yatra concierge contact — if you booked through Yatra, save our 24/7 number (+977 970-9066517) for any visa or entry-port issue. We have helped Nepali travellers re-enter Albania after secondary-screening flags more than 200 times in the last two years.

Albania embassy and visa centre contact in Kathmandu

Embassy of Albania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)

EP-19, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India

Phone

+91 11 2611 4116, +91 11 2611 4118

Email

[email protected]

Hours

Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; visa enquiries via e-visa.al portal preferred — embassy intake only when e-Visa is rejected or for diplomatic / Type D long-stay cases.

Website

https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/embassies/india

e-Visa Albania (online — no physical centre in Nepal)

Lodge 100% online at https://e-visa.al/apply. There is no Albanian visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu. Type D / family / religious applicants who need an embassy interview travel to New Delhi (one trip, by appointment).

Related Yatra resources

• Albania visa overview for Nepali citizens — embassy contact + concierge page.
• Visa eligibility checker — answer 4 questions; we tell you which class fits.
• PNR-backed dummy tickets (NPR 999) — accepted by most embassies as proof of onward travel.
• PNR-backed hotel bookings — refundable confirmations for visa submission.
• Yatra visa concierge — all 60+ destinations for Nepali citizens.
• All Yatra visa & travel guides — country, type, and process-specific articles.
• Georgia group / family visa — sibling country guide for comparison.
• Netherlands group / family visa — another sibling Nepali-passport guide.
• Flight bookings to Albania — once your visa lands, book direct.
• Hotel deals in Albania — Yatra-verified rates with free cancellation.
• About Yatra For Fun — Founder Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary Chaudhary, 10+ years processing Nepali visas.

Sources and freshness

This guide is curated from the official Embassy of Albania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) portal and e-Visa Albania (online — no physical centre in Nepal). Embassy data was last verified on 2026-05-04 and this post was last refreshed on 2026-05-21. Visa fees and processing times shift one to two times a year — re-check the embassy portal four weeks before travel.