Albania
General visa requirements for travelling to Albania. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Diplomatic visa (Long Stay Diplomatic Visa Type D)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 10-20 business days
- Fee
- Free (diplomatic courtesy)
- Validity
- Up to one year
- Entry
- Single entry
Diplomatic visas processed through government-to-government channels, not standard embassy procedures.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Long Stay Diplomatic Visa (Type D) for foreign nationals working in foreign embassies or consulates in Albania.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Diplomatic documentation; Minimum amount: Proof of financial support
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Albania; Minimum coverage: Duration of assignment
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Diplomatic note from sending government
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Official diplomatic visa application; Form url: https://punetejashtme.gov.al/
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain diplomatic note from sending government and prepare supporting documents.
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Document submission
Submit diplomatic visa application through official diplomatic channels.
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Processing wait
Wait for diplomatic visa processing.
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Visa collection
Receive diplomatic visa valid up to one year.
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic/Official Passport Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Visa exemption applies only to diplomatic, official, or service passport holders, not ordinary passports from these countries.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports from specified countries do not require visa to visit Albania.
Eligible countries: Algeria, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Oman, Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam
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Purpose of visit
Visa exemption applies only to diplomatic, official, or service passport holders, not ordinary passports from these countries.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3