Schengen Annex II Exceptions
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-30 business days
- Fee
- $70 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Despite being on Schengen Annex II list, these countries are specifically excluded from Albania's visa-free policy.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Schengen Annex II exceptions that require visa for Albania: Dominica, East Timor, Grenada, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu.
Eligible countries: Dominica, Grenada, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Palau, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 47mm x 36mm, no older than 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient income; Months required: 3
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Albania; Minimum coverage: Visa duration
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Albania visa application form; Form url: https://punetejashtme.gov.al/
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Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare required documents: application form, passport, photos, travel insurance, accommodation, flight bookings, financial proof.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at nearest Albanian embassy or consulate.
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Document submission
Submit application and documents at embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee at embassy.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing.
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy/consulate.