# Albania visa for Nepali citizens

> Albania visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

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.

- **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/albania
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **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 (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)
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C — Tourist e-Visa

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel.
**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.
**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).
**How 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.
**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.

**Required documents:**

- 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
- 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)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties, low bank balance, vague itinerary, unused/single-entry Schengen submitted as "exemption" (does not count), undisclosed prior refusals.
- Albania does NOT issue visa-on-arrival for Nepal. Apply on e-visa.al at least 3 weeks before travel.
- A Type C tourist e-Visa is non-extendable inside Albania — leave by day 90 or apply for a Type D long-stay before that.

### Business — Type C — Business e-Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Albania.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 5 years for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50–60 + service fee.
**Processing time:** 10–15 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al; no biometrics required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter from Albanian company (host details, NIPT/business registration, purpose, duration, who covers costs)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+ medical cover)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through the international zone of Tirana (TIA) airport en route to a third country, without entering Albanian territory.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Fee:** EUR 30.
**Processing time:** 5–10 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Most Nepali transits via Tirana actually use a Type C single-entry instead of Type A — gives the option to leave the airport during a long layover.
- No transit-without-visa privilege for Nepali ordinary passports unless the Schengen / US / UK exemption above applies.

### Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Albania, or accompany a patient.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Albania for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50–60.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (3–7 days); non-urgent 10–15 days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Albanian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing EUR-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English translations + apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, online application
- Health insurance policy (EUR 30,000+)
- Accommodation arrangements in Albania
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Tirana hospitals commonly used by international patients: American Hospital Tirana (Spitali Amerikan) — accepts overseas referrals + EUR settlement.
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to Type D inside Albania via DPSH (Department of Border and Migration).

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

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Albania.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50.
**Processing time:** 10–15 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter from Albanian host (notarised at Albanian notary OR at Albanian Embassy if host is overseas)
- Host's Albanian residence permit / ID / citizenship copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student

**Purpose:** Full-time study at an Albanian higher education institution / language course / approved exchange.
**Stay duration:** 90 days entry stay (D visa) -> convert to residence permit (Leje Qëndrimi) for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D valid 1 year; residence permit aligned to course end + 6-month buffer.
**Entries:** Multiple (after residence permit issued).
**Fee:** EUR 100 + residence-permit fee EUR 50–80 in-country.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al for the Type D entry visa; residence permit applied IN Albania at DPSH (Department of Border and Migration) within 30 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 7,000+ per year living costs (Albanian student maintenance level) + tuition + return airfare. Bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit + sponsor income.

**Required documents:**

- Acceptance letter / Offer of Place from Albanian university (apostilled by Albanian Ministry of Education)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-instalment)
- Health insurance (EUR 30,000+, full visa duration)
- Passport, photo, online application
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) — notarised English translations + MoFA Nepal apostille
- English / Albanian language proficiency (course-dependent)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction, sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation (property valuation, sponsor income tax returns)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled by MoFA Nepal)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Statement of purpose / CV
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at DPSH within 30 days of arrival to obtain residence permit (Leje Qëndrimi për Studim).
- Work rights on student permit: up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time during scheduled breaks.
- Common refusal: weak academic alignment with course, low sponsor income vs. course cost, unclear post-study intent.

### Work — Type D — Long-Stay Work / Employment

**Purpose:** Employment in Albania with an Albanian employer holding a valid work permit (Leje Pune) for the migrant.
**Stay duration:** 90 days entry stay (D visa) -> 1-year residence + work permit (renewable up to 5 years; permanent residence after 5 continuous years).
**Validity:** Type D valid 1 year; residence + work permit issued in-country.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 150 (D visa) + EUR 100–200 (Albanian Work Permit, employer-borne typically).
**Processing time:** 20–45 working days (work permit pre-approval extends total).
**How to apply:** Employer files Work Permit pre-approval; migrant applies for Type D online via e-visa.al with the pre-approved Work Permit attached.
**Eligibility:** Job offer from Albanian employer; employer obtains pre-approval of Work Permit (Leje Pune) from MSHMS (Ministry of Health and Social Protection) BEFORE migrant applies for D visa; relevant qualifications / experience; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Pre-approved Work Permit (Leje Pune) from Albanian Ministry of Health and Social Protection
- Employment contract signed by both parties
- CV + qualifications (notarised English translations + MoFA apostille)
- Proof of professional experience (2+ years typical)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Health insurance (EUR 30,000+)
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof)
- 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.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- 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.
- 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.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Albania is NOT in the EU — an Albanian Work Permit does NOT grant EU work rights.
- Common Nepali pathways: hospitality (Adriatic coast resorts), construction, oil/gas (Bankers Petroleum / Patos), call centres in Tirana.
- Permanent Resident Permit available after 5 years of continuous legal residence.

### Other route — Type D — Family Reunion

**Purpose:** Join an Albanian-citizen / Albanian-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Albania.
**Stay duration:** 90 days entry stay (D visa) -> residence permit aligned to sponsor relationship (1 / 2 / 5 years).
**Validity:** Type D valid 1 year; residence permit renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 150.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al.
**Eligibility:** Albanian-citizen sponsor (or Albanian-resident sponsor with 1+ year of legal residence); proven family relationship; sponsor accommodation + income proof; both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR birth certificate establishing relationship (translated + MoFA-apostilled)
- Sponsor's Albanian passport / residence permit / citizenship copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 6 months payslips + tax returns)
- Sponsor accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Notarised letter of sponsorship from sponsor
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate
- Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+)

**Notes:**
- Albanian-citizen-spouse track is fastest (1-year permit, renewable, then permanent after 3 years for spouse).
- Common refusal patterns: short relationship without strong evidence, sponsor income below threshold, unclear accommodation arrangement.

### Religious — Type D — Religious Worker

**Purpose:** Religious / pastoral / missionary work for a registered Albanian religious community (Sunni / Bektashi / Orthodox / Catholic / Protestant / Hindu / Buddhist).
**Stay duration:** 90 days D visa -> 1-year residence permit, renewable.
**Validity:** Per posting; renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 100.
**Processing time:** 20–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al; sponsorship by registered Albanian religious community required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Invitation / posting letter from registered Albanian religious community (with State Committee on Cults registration number)
- Proof of religious credentials (ordination certificate, employment with home denomination, etc.)
- CV
- Police clearance + health certificate
- Health insurance
- Stipend / financial support proof

**Notes:**
- Albania has formal cooperation agreements with the four traditional religious communities (Muslim Sunni / Bektashi / Orthodox / Catholic).
- Other religious communities must register with the State Committee on Cults before sponsoring Type D Religious workers.

### Retirement — Type D — Investor / Self-Employed

**Purpose:** Establish or invest in a business in Albania (LLC / branch office); self-employment as registered professional.
**Stay duration:** 90 days D visa -> 1 to 5-year residence permit aligned to investment scale.
**Validity:** Per investment / business operation.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 150–250.
**Processing time:** 20–45 working days.
**How to apply:** Register Albanian LLC at QKB (National Business Registration Centre) -> apply for Type D Investor at e-visa.al with NIPT + business plan attached.
**Eligibility:** Albanian business registration (NIPT) OR investment in Albania-registered company (minimum EUR 50,000 typical, varies by sector); business plan; clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Albanian business registration (NIPT certificate from QKB)
- Articles of incorporation
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof (EUR 50,000+ typical)
- Detailed business plan (translated to Albanian or English)
- Albanian commercial lease / property deed for the business
- CV + relevant industry experience
- Tax clearance from Nepal (Inland Revenue Department certificate)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- 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.
- 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Albania offers competitive corporate-income tax (15%) and the Strategic Investor Status framework (Law 55/2015) for investments above EUR 1M.
- After 5 continuous years of legal residence, eligible for Permanent Resident Permit (Leje Qëndrimi e Përhershme).

### Diplomatic — Type C — Cultural / Sports / Official

**Purpose:** Cultural exchanges, sports events, official visits, journalism, scientific research — short-stay non-tourist purposes.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50 (waived for diplomatic / official passports).
**Processing time:** 10–15 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via e-visa.al; diplomatic / official passports may apply via diplomatic note through MFA Nepal -> Albanian Embassy New Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Sponsor / inviting Albanian institution letter (cultural body, sports federation, government office, university, media outlet)
- Event / programme schedule
- Cover letter from Nepali sending institution
- Travel insurance
- Return ticket + accommodation

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Albania visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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.
3. **Submit at e-Visa Albania (online — no physical centre in 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.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 10–15 working days standard (often 5–10 days for clean applications). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- 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

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*