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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Albania?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Albania, arranged before travel.

Albania visa processing time for Indians: Albanian e-Visa applications are usually decided within 15 working days of paying the fee, up to 30 working days in exceptional cases, and must be made no more than 90 days before travel. Source: Albanian e-Visa system, checked .

Exception: visa-free with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit; leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180. More exceptions below.

Lista e vendeve, shtetasit e të cilëve hyjnë me vizë në Republikën e Shqipërisë dhe përfaqësitë ku mund të bëhet aplikimi, si dhe tarifa përkatëse e shërbimit me vizëIn English: List of countries whose citizens enter Albania with a visa, where to apply and the visa fees (Annex 4; its last row, 'Të tjera' / others, applies at the nearest Albanian embassy)Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre)

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre)Report a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. Apply from India
  6. Apply from the UAE
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. If you live in the UAE
  11. What changed
  12. FAQ
  13. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa requiredException: visa-free with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit; leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180Exception: visa-free with a valid multiple-entry EU, US or UK visa already used in that country, or a valid EU, US or UK residence permit (electronic format accepted); leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180Exception: visa-free with a 10-year UAE residence permit valid at least 1 more year on entry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180
StayThese exemptions allow stays of up to 90 days in any 180 days, and you must leave Albania no later than 3 days after the visa or permit expires.1
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeAlbania's visa fee table lists 1,522.20 (the annex names no currency) for Indian nationals for single-, double- and multiple-entry short-stay visas and the long-stay D visa, applied for via the missions in Beijing, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul; children aged 6 to 12 pay half and children under 6 pay nothing.1
Official processingAlbanian e-Visa applications are usually decided within 15 working days of paying the fee, up to 30 working days in exceptional cases, and must be made no more than 90 days before travel.4
Where to applyVisas are applied for online at e-visa.al, or at the Albanian mission nearest to your country of origin or residence.2

Do Indians need a visa for Albania?

India is not on the exemption lists, and the Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre) says that all other nationals need a visa before they travel.

“Lista e vendeve, shtetasit e të cilëve hyjnë me vizë në Republikën e Shqipërisë dhe përfaqësitë ku mund të bëhet aplikimi, si dhe tarifa përkatëse e shërbimit me vizë”

In English: “List of countries whose citizens enter Albania with a visa, where to apply and the visa fees (Annex 4; its last row, 'Të tjera' / others, applies at the nearest Albanian embassy)”

Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre) · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • With conditions · 90 days in any 180 visa-free with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit; leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180.

    a) që janë të pajisur me një vizë të vlefshme Shengen me shumë hyrje-dalje, me kushtin që kjo vizë të jetë përdorur më parë në njërin nga shtetet e zonës Shengen apo personat të jenë pajisur me leje të vlefshme qëndrimi në njërin nga shtetet e zonës Shengen.In English: a) holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa that has already been used in a Schengen state, or of a valid residence permit of a Schengen stateCouncil of Ministers of Albania · checked

  • With conditions · 90 days in any 180 visa-free with a valid multiple-entry EU, US or UK visa already used in that country, or a valid EU, US or UK residence permit (electronic format accepted); leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180.

    b) që janë të pajisur me vizë të vlefshme me shumë hyrje-dalje apo leje qëndrimi të vlefshme, të lëshuar nga vendet e Bashkimit Evropian, Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës dhe Britania e Madhe e Irlanda e Veriut, përfshirë edhe në formatin elektronikIn English: b) holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or valid residence permit issued by EU countries, the United States or the United Kingdom, including in electronic formatCouncil of Ministers of Albania · checked

  • With conditions · 90 days in any 180 visa-free with a 10-year UAE residence permit valid at least 1 more year on entry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180.

    ç) që janë të pajisur me leje qëndrimi 10-vjeçare, e lëshuar nga autoritetet e Emirateve të Bashkuara Arabe, e vlefshme jo më pak se një vit nga momenti i hyrjes;In English: ç) holders of a 10-year residence permit issued by the UAE authorities, valid for at least one year from the date of entryCouncil of Ministers of Albania · checked

  • Indians need no visa for Albania if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in the Schengen area or a Schengen residence permit, or a valid multiple-entry visa (already used) or residence permit of an EU country, the US or the UK.

    *Foreign nationals holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa that has previously been used in a Schengen Area country, or a valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area country. ... *Foreign nationals holding a valid multiple-entry visa or valid residence permit, including documents issued in electronic format, by a Member State of the European Union, the United States of America, or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The visa must have been used previously in the issuing country.Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026

Albania visa types for Indians

  • These exemptions allow stays of up to 90 days in any 180 days, and you must leave Albania no later than 3 days after the visa or permit expires.

    Council of Ministers of Albania · checked

How to apply from India

  1. Visas are applied for online at e-visa.al, or at the Albanian mission nearest to your country of origin or residence.

    Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE:

  • Indians living in the UAE who hold a 10-year UAE residence permit valid for at least one more year on entry also need no visa.

    Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026

  • Indians who have lived in the UAE for more than 12 months can apply from there with a UAE residence permit valid at least 3 months beyond the visa; the Embassy in Abu Dhabi is one of the three missions listed for Indian nationals.

    Council of Ministers of Albania · checked

  • The Embassy of Albania in the UAE is at Villa No. 75, Al Ma’ani Street, Al Mushrif area, Abu Dhabi (phone +971 2 658 2505).

    Embassy of the Republic of Albania in the United Arab Emirates · checked

  • A foreigner can apply from a country where they have been resident for over 12 months, with a residence permit valid 3 months beyond the visa, and can always apply online from any country outside Albania.

    Council of Ministers of Albania · checked

Fee

  • Albania's visa fee table lists 1,522.20 (the annex names no currency) for Indian nationals for single-, double- and multiple-entry short-stay visas and the long-stay D visa, applied for via the missions in Beijing, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul; children aged 6 to 12 pay half and children under 6 pay nothing.

    Council of Ministers of Albania · checked

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

  • Albanian e-Visa applications are usually decided within 15 working days of paying the fee, up to 30 working days in exceptional cases, and must be made no more than 90 days before travel.

    Albanian e-Visa system · checked

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

UAE residence changes the rule. Conditional Visa-free up to 90 days in 180 with a 10-year UAE residence permit valid at least 1 more year on entry; or with a used multiple-entry Schengen visa or Schengen residence permit; or a used multiple-entry EU, US or UK visa or residence permit. Otherwise a visa via e-visa.al (online from any country) or a mission. See Albania visa for UAE residents.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Albania visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa before they travel. The exception: visa-free with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit; leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens; stay: 90 days in any 180.

How much does an Albania visa cost in India?

Albania's visa fee table lists 1,522.20 (the annex names no currency) for Indian nationals for single-, double- and multiple-entry short-stay visas and the long-stay D visa, applied for via the missions in Beijing, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul; children aged 6 to 12 pay half and children under 6 pay nothing.

Can I get an Albania visa in 7 days?

Albanian e-Visa applications are usually decided within 15 working days of paying the fee, up to 30 working days in exceptional cases, and must be made no more than 90 days before travel.

Can I enter Albania with a UAE residence visa?

Conditional for Indian passport holders who live in the UAE: Visa-free up to 90 days in 180 with a 10-year UAE residence permit valid at least 1 more year on entry; or with a used multiple-entry Schengen visa or Schengen residence permit; or a used multiple-entry EU, US or UK visa or residence permit. Otherwise a visa via e-visa.al (online from any country) or a mission.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre): entry rule, visa types, applying from the UAE and feesqbz.gov.al · checked
  2. Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania: entry conditions, applying from the UAE, how to apply and documentspunetejashtme.gov.al · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026
  3. Embassy of the Republic of Albania in the United Arab Emirates (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs): applying from the UAEambasadat.gov.al · checked
  4. Albanian e-Visa system (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs): processing timee-visa.al · checked
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