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).
Albania Visa for Nepali Citizens
Up-to-date Albania visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.
At a glance — Albania Type C — Tourist e-Visa
- 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 categories available
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Multi-Entry — 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.
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.
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.
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.
Required documents — Albania tourist visa
- Required
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
- Conditional
OPTIONAL — qualifying Schengen / US / UK multi-entry visa (used once) — if you hold one, you do NOT need this Albanian e-Visa at all
Carry the original + photocopy + entry/exit stamps; airport border guards verify.
- Required
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Required
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
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.
- Conditional
1. Business Income
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- Required
PAN Certificate
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Required
Business Registration Certificate
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.
- Conditional
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
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.
- Required
Latest Audit Report
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Required
Tax Clearance Certificate
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- Conditional
2. Salary-Based Income
Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Required
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Required
Leave Approval Letter
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- Required
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Required
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
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.
- Conditional
3. Pension Income
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Required
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Conditional
Company ID Card (if available)
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Required
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Required
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- Conditional
4. Rental Income
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Required
Land Ownership Certificate
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Required
Building Completion Certificate
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Required
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).
Albania embassy in Nepal
- 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 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.
- 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).
Important notes
- 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.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Albania visa — sourced from Albania's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.
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.
Where is the Albania embassy in Nepal?
Embassy of Albania — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — EP-19, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2611 4116.
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 online portal to apply for a Albania visa?
Yes — apply online 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).
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 help with a Albania visa application?
Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Albania including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.
Sources & last updated
Last reviewed:
- 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
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