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Albania Visa for Nepali Citizens

eVisaLast reviewed May 4, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Albania as tourists use the Type C — Tourist e-Visa. Visa fee: EUR 50 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) typical. Processing time: 10–15 working days standard. Apply online at e-visa.al/apply. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Type C — Tourist e-VisaStay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
Visa fee: EUR 50 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) typical
Processing time: 10–15 working days standard (often 5–10 days for clean applications).
Where to apply: Onlinee-visa.al/apply

At a glance

At a glance — Albania Type C — Tourist e-Visa

Visa 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).
Stay duration: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
Visa 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.
Bank balance / financial proof: 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.
Where to apply: 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.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Type C — Tourist e-Visa
Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
Processing
10–15 working days standard (often 5–10 days for clean applications).
Fee
EUR 50 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) typical; varies by sub-category. Service fee EUR ~10 added at e-visa.al checkout.
Business — Type C — Business e-Visa
Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Albania.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
10–15 working days.
Fee
EUR 50–60 + service fee.
Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa
Transit through the international zone of Tirana (TIA) airport en route to a third country, without entering Albanian territory.
Stay
Up to 24 hours airside.
Processing
5–10 working days.
Fee
EUR 30.
Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment
Receive medical treatment / consultation in Albania, or accompany a patient.
Stay
Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Albania for longer treatment.
Processing
Variable; urgent cases expedited (3–7 days); non-urgent 10–15 days.
Fee
EUR 50–60.
Family Visit — Type C — Visit (Family / Friends)
Visit relatives or friends resident in Albania.
Stay
Up to 90 days within 180.
Processing
10–15 working days.
Fee
EUR 50.
Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student
Full-time study at an Albanian higher education institution / language course / approved exchange.
Stay
90 days entry stay (D visa) -> convert to residence permit (Leje Qëndrimi) for course duration on arrival.
Processing
15–30 working days.
Fee
EUR 100 + residence-permit fee EUR 50–80 in-country.
Work — Type D — Long-Stay Work / Employment
Employment in Albania with an Albanian employer holding a valid work permit (Leje Pune) for the migrant.
Stay
90 days entry stay (D visa) -> 1-year residence + work permit (renewable up to 5 years; permanent residence after 5 continuous years).
Processing
20–45 working days (work permit pre-approval extends total).
Fee
EUR 150 (D visa) + EUR 100–200 (Albanian Work Permit, employer-borne typically).
Other route — Type D — Family Reunion
Join an Albanian-citizen / Albanian-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Albania.
Stay
90 days entry stay (D visa) -> residence permit aligned to sponsor relationship (1 / 2 / 5 years).
Processing
15–30 working days.
Fee
EUR 150.
Religious — Type D — Religious Worker
Religious / pastoral / missionary work for a registered Albanian religious community (Sunni / Bektashi / Orthodox / Catholic / Protestant / Hindu / Buddhist).
Stay
90 days D visa -> 1-year residence permit, renewable.
Processing
20–30 working days.
Fee
EUR 100.
Retirement — Type D — Investor / Self-Employed
Establish or invest in a business in Albania (LLC / branch office); self-employment as registered professional.
Stay
90 days D visa -> 1 to 5-year residence permit aligned to investment scale.
Processing
20–45 working days.
Fee
EUR 150–250.
Diplomatic — Type C — Cultural / Sports / Official
Cultural exchanges, sports events, official visits, journalism, scientific research — short-stay non-tourist purposes.
Stay
Up to 90 days within 180.
Processing
10–15 working days.
Fee
EUR 50 (waived for diplomatic / official passports).

Checklist

Required documents — Albania tourist visa

24 required · 7 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended stay + 2 blank pages)
Required
Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Required
Online e-Visa application form (e-visa.al) + fees paid
Required
Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent)
Required
Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight)
Required
Hotel booking confirmation for full stay
Required
Travel insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover
Required
Cover letter explaining purpose + itinerary
Required
OPTIONAL — qualifying Schengen / US / UK multi-entry visa (used once) — if you hold one, you do NOT need this Albanian e-Visa at all
Conditional
Carry the original + photocopy + entry/exit stamps; airport border guards verify.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
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
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
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)
Conditional
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
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
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
Required
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
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
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
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Albania visa

Mission: Embassy of Albania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address: EP-19, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 2611 4116, +91 11 2611 4118
Email: embassy.newdelhi@mfa.gov.al
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.
Application centre: 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).
Online portal: https://e-visa.al/apply

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
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.
Albania is NOT a Schengen member as of 2026 — an Albanian Type C visa does NOT grant Schengen entry, and a Schengen visa stamp from Tirana does not exist. Plan separate Schengen + Albania documents if your itinerary spans both.
Tourism corridor: April 15 – December 31 each year, Albania waives visas for Saudi / Qatari / certain Gulf nationalities — this does NOT extend to Nepalis.
Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) — non-disclosure under Article 28 of Law 79/2021 is grounds for refusal + future-application flag.
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by the Albanian e-Visa system without further consular legalisation.

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FAQ

Albania visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Albania visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Albania as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Albania for tourism use the Type C — Tourist e-Visa, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.

How much is the Albania tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 50 (single-entry) / EUR 60 (multi-entry) typical; varies by sub-category. Service fee EUR ~10 added at e-visa.al checkout. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://e-visa.al/apply before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

How long does a Albania tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

10–15 working days standard (often 5–10 days for clean applications).

What bank balance is required for a Albania visa?

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.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Albania on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry (Type C — Tourist e-Visa).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Albania tourist visa?

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.

What documents are required for a Albania tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended stay + 2 blank pages); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Online e-Visa application form (e-visa.al) + fees paid; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay; Travel insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover; Cover letter explaining purpose + itinerary.

Which Albania mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Albania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), EP-19, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2611 4116. Applications are lodged 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).

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Albania business visa?

Yes — Type C — Business e-Visa. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Albania. Processing: 10–15 working days.

Is there an official online portal for the Albania visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://e-visa.al/apply.

How is the Albania visa fee paid?

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.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Albania visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Albania visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: May 4, 2026

https://e-visa.al/apply — Albania official e-Visa portal (primary lodgement channel for Nepali applicants — online only)
https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/visa-information/ — Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (visa policy + categories)
https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/regjimi-i-vizave-per-te-huajt/ — Albanian MFA visa-regime page (Schengen-equivalent dual-visa exemption)
https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/embassies/india — Embassy of Albania in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Albania Law No. 79/2021 "On Foreigners" (the consolidated visa + residence framework)
Council of Ministers Decision No. 858/2021 — implementing visa categories, fees, and processing rules
Albania – Schengen-equivalent dual-visa exemption: valid + previously-used Schengen / US / UK multi-entry visa OR Schengen residence permit grants 90/180 visa-free entry to Nepalis
Albania is NOT a Schengen member as of 2026 — Albanian Type C visas do NOT confer Schengen entry, and Schengen visas issued in Tirana do not exist
Tirana International Airport (TIA, Mother Teresa) is the primary air entry point — no land-border Type-C visa-on-arrival for Nepal
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Albanian authorities

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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At a glance — Albania Type C — Tourist e-Visa

Visa categories available

Tourist — Type C — Tourist e-Visa

Business — Type C — Business e-Visa

Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa

Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

Family Visit — Type C — Visit (Family / Friends)

Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student

Work — Type D — Long-Stay Work / Employment

Other route — Type D — Family Reunion

Religious — Type D — Religious Worker

Retirement — Type D — Investor / Self-Employed

Diplomatic — Type C — Cultural / Sports / Official