# Albania visa for Nepali citizens

> Albania visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 10–15 working days standard (often 5–10 days for clean applications). · Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-…

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Last updated: 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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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).
**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.
**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.

### Multi-Entry — 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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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 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.

## 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).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- 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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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*