Albania Embassy in South Africa

Albania Embassy in South Africa

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Albania for tourism or leisure. 
• South Africans must secure a visa to travel to Albania. The application form for the visa must be completed online.
• Albania tourist and business visas are short stay visas. They are also known as the “Type C” visas.
• Travelers on this visa are entitled to stay for a maximum period of 90 days out of a 180-day period, from their date of first entry. 
• The “Type C” visa type is Issued for one, two or multiple entries.
• The best time to apply for your Albania visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
• For the visa application, you will need your original passport and not a copy of it.
• The Albania visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport.
• In summary, the applicant must present the following documents:
• A duly completed visa application form. This application form must be completed online. The applicant will need to print and then sign the form after completion.
• One passport-sized photograph. The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.
• The passport photograph must be a high resolution photo with the size being 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• A photocopy of a valid travel document or passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months more than the period of validity of the requested visa. 
• A valid travel health insurance which covers the entire duration of the visa.     
• For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
• Persons under 16 years old may apply for a visa permission or ask to enter in the Republic of Albania after getting permission from their legal custody and must be accompanied by adult persons.
• These persons must provide the  pass-permission for children under 16 years old issued at alongside their passports.
• An invitation letter from the host living in Albania is needed. This letter should be accompanied with a photocopy of the host’s passport.
• If the host is a foreign citizen, the invitation must also include their Residence Permit in the Republic of Albania issued by the relevant Albanian Authority.
• It is important to note that the host must deposit a copy of this invitation letter at the relevant Regional Department for Border and Migration, where the host is living.
• The time-frame for the use of the tourist visa begins from the date of issuance. 
• People issued this visa are strictly forbidden to work or have gainful activities. 
  

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Albania for tourism or leisure. 
• South Africans must secure a visa to travel to Albania. The application form for the visa must be completed online.
• Albania tourist and business visas are short stay visas. They are also known as the “Type C” visas.
• Travelers on this visa are entitled to stay for a maximum period of 90 days out of a 180-day period, from their date of first entry. 
• The “Type C” visa type is Issued for one, two or multiple entries.
• The best time to apply for your Albania visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
• For the visa application, you will need your original passport and not a copy of it.
• The Albania visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport.
• In summary, the applicant must present the following documents:
• A duly completed visa application form. This application form must be completed online. The applicant will need to print and then sign the form after completion.
• One passport-sized photograph. The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.
• The passport photograph must be a high resolution photo with the size being 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• A photocopy of a valid travel document or passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months more than the period of validity of the requested visa. 
• A valid travel health insurance which covers the entire duration of the visa.     
• For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
• Persons under 16 years old may apply for a visa permission or ask to enter in the Republic of Albania after getting permission from their legal custody and must be accompanied by adult persons.
• These persons must provide the  pass-permission for children under 16 years old issued at alongside their passports.
• An invitation letter from the host living in Albania is needed. This letter should be accompanied with a photocopy of the host’s passport.
• If the host is a foreign citizen, the invitation must also include their Residence Permit in the Republic of Albania issued by the relevant Albanian Authority.
• It is important to note that the host must deposit a copy of this invitation letter at the relevant Regional Department for Border and Migration, where the host is living.
• The time-frame for the use of the tourist visa begins from the date of issuance. 
• People issued this visa are strictly forbidden to work or have gainful activities. 
  

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Albania for tourism or leisure. 
• South Africans must secure a visa to travel to Albania. The application form for the visa must be completed online.
• Albania tourist and business visas are short stay visas. They are also known as the “Type C” visas.
• Travelers on this visa are entitled to stay for a maximum period of 90 days out of a 180-day period, from their date of first entry. 
• The “Type C” visa type is Issued for one, two or multiple entries.
• The best time to apply for your Albania visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
• For the visa application, you will need your original passport and not a copy of it.
• The Albania visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport.
• In summary, the applicant must present the following documents:
• A duly completed visa application form. This application form must be completed online. The applicant will need to print and then sign the form after completion.
• One passport-sized photograph. The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.
• The passport photograph must be a high resolution photo with the size being 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• A photocopy of a valid travel document or passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months more than the period of validity of the requested visa. 
• A valid travel health insurance which covers the entire duration of the visa.     
• For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
• Persons under 16 years old may apply for a visa permission or ask to enter in the Republic of Albania after getting permission from their legal custody and must be accompanied by adult persons.
• These persons must provide the  pass-permission for children under 16 years old issued at alongside their passports.
• An invitation letter from the host living in Albania is needed. This letter should be accompanied with a photocopy of the host’s passport.
• If the host is a foreign citizen, the invitation must also include their Residence Permit in the Republic of Albania issued by the relevant Albanian Authority.
• It is important to note that the host must deposit a copy of this invitation letter at the relevant Regional Department for Border and Migration, where the host is living.
• The time-frame for the use of the tourist visa begins from the date of issuance. 
• People issued this visa are strictly forbidden to work or have gainful activities. 
  

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Albania for tourism or leisure. 
• South Africans must secure a visa to travel to Albania. The application form for the visa must be completed online.
• Albania tourist and business visas are short stay visas. They are also known as the “Type C” visas.
• Travelers on this visa are entitled to stay for a maximum period of 90 days out of a 180-day period, from their date of first entry. 
• The “Type C” visa type is Issued for one, two or multiple entries.
• The best time to apply for your Albania visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
• For the visa application, you will need your original passport and not a copy of it.
• The Albania visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport.
• In summary, the applicant must present the following documents:
• A duly completed visa application form. This application form must be completed online. The applicant will need to print and then sign the form after completion.
• One passport-sized photograph. The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.
• The passport photograph must be a high resolution photo with the size being 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• A photocopy of a valid travel document or passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months more than the period of validity of the requested visa. 
• A valid travel health insurance which covers the entire duration of the visa.     
• For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
• Persons under 16 years old may apply for a visa permission or ask to enter in the Republic of Albania after getting permission from their legal custody and must be accompanied by adult persons.
• These persons must provide the  pass-permission for children under 16 years old issued at alongside their passports.
• An invitation letter from the host living in Albania is needed. This letter should be accompanied with a photocopy of the host’s passport.
• If the host is a foreign citizen, the invitation must also include their Residence Permit in the Republic of Albania issued by the relevant Albanian Authority.
• It is important to note that the host must deposit a copy of this invitation letter at the relevant Regional Department for Border and Migration, where the host is living.
• The time-frame for the use of the tourist visa begins from the date of issuance. 
• People issued this visa are strictly forbidden to work or have gainful activities. 
  

Tourist Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Albania for tourism or leisure. 
• South Africans must secure a visa to travel to Albania. The application form for the visa must be completed online.
• Albania tourist and business visas are short stay visas. They are also known as the “Type C” visas.
• Travelers on this visa are entitled to stay for a maximum period of 90 days out of a 180-day period, from their date of first entry. 
• The “Type C” visa type is Issued for one, two or multiple entries.
• The best time to apply for your Albania visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
• For the visa application, you will need your original passport and not a copy of it.
• The Albania visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport.
• In summary, the applicant must present the following documents:
• A duly completed visa application form. This application form must be completed online. The applicant will need to print and then sign the form after completion.
• One passport-sized photograph. The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.
• The passport photograph must be a high resolution photo with the size being 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 – 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
• A photocopy of a valid travel document or passport. The passport must be valid for at least three months more than the period of validity of the requested visa. 
• A valid travel health insurance which covers the entire duration of the visa.     
• For children under 18 years: A statement expressing the consent of a parent or legal guardian of the child for the trip, or the person responsible.
• Persons under 16 years old may apply for a visa permission or ask to enter in the Republic of Albania after getting permission from their legal custody and must be accompanied by adult persons.
• These persons must provide the  pass-permission for children under 16 years old issued at alongside their passports.
• An invitation letter from the host living in Albania is needed. This letter should be accompanied with a photocopy of the host’s passport.
• If the host is a foreign citizen, the invitation must also include their Residence Permit in the Republic of Albania issued by the relevant Albanian Authority.
• It is important to note that the host must deposit a copy of this invitation letter at the relevant Regional Department for Border and Migration, where the host is living.
• The time-frame for the use of the tourist visa begins from the date of issuance. 
• People issued this visa are strictly forbidden to work or have gainful activities. 
  

Business Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian business visa is issued to those who want to visit Albania for business and commercial purposes. 
• A valid visa and an original signed passport is required. The passport has to be  valid for 6 months beyond stay in Albania and must also have two blank  passport pages for Albanian stamp(s).
• Two passport photographs should be added to the passport to be submitted. 
• Proof of departure with a confirmed round-trip ticket is required.
• An introduction letter from the company you work  at explaining the purpose and duration of the trip is to be submitted alongside the following:
• Documents that confirm the legitimate status of the company.
• Documents that prove the professional competence of the company in the respective countries it  is situated.
• The  company's business certificate.
• There should also be proof of financial responsibility for the applicant by the company during the intended stay in Albania.
• A recent bank statement of the applicant is also needed.
• A letter of invitation signed by the host with a copy of identification documents is required.
• The invitation letter should include the following information:
• All personal information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
• Everything about the planned trip (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity, financial source for expenditures).
• All details of the inviting entity (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative of the entity, etc).
• If the host is also a foreigner,  then a copy of the host’s residence permit is to be submitted to the Albanian authority.
• The time-frame for the use of the business visa also begins from the date of issuance. 
• Those issued this visa are expected to exercise gainful activities with evidence. 

Business Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian business visa is issued to those who want to visit Albania for business and commercial purposes. 
• A valid visa and an original signed passport is required. The passport has to be  valid for 6 months beyond stay in Albania and must also have two blank  passport pages for Albanian stamp(s).
• Two passport photographs should be added to the passport to be submitted. 
• Proof of departure with a confirmed round-trip ticket is required.
• An introduction letter from the company you work  at explaining the purpose and duration of the trip is to be submitted alongside the following:
• Documents that confirm the legitimate status of the company.
• Documents that prove the professional competence of the company in the respective countries it  is situated.
• The  company's business certificate.
• There should also be proof of financial responsibility for the applicant by the company during the intended stay in Albania.
• A recent bank statement of the applicant is also needed.
• A letter of invitation signed by the host with a copy of identification documents is required.
• The invitation letter should include the following information:
• All personal information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
• Everything about the planned trip (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity, financial source for expenditures).
• All details of the inviting entity (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative of the entity, etc).
• If the host is also a foreigner,  then a copy of the host’s residence permit is to be submitted to the Albanian authority.
• The time-frame for the use of the business visa also begins from the date of issuance. 
• Those issued this visa are expected to exercise gainful activities with evidence. 

Business Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian business visa is issued to those who want to visit Albania for business and commercial purposes. 
• A valid visa and an original signed passport is required. The passport has to be  valid for 6 months beyond stay in Albania and must also have two blank  passport pages for Albanian stamp(s).
• Two passport photographs should be added to the passport to be submitted. 
• Proof of departure with a confirmed round-trip ticket is required.
• An introduction letter from the company you work  at explaining the purpose and duration of the trip is to be submitted alongside the following:
• Documents that confirm the legitimate status of the company.
• Documents that prove the professional competence of the company in the respective countries it  is situated.
• The  company's business certificate.
• There should also be proof of financial responsibility for the applicant by the company during the intended stay in Albania.
• A recent bank statement of the applicant is also needed.
• A letter of invitation signed by the host with a copy of identification documents is required.
• The invitation letter should include the following information:
• All personal information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
• Everything about the planned trip (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity, financial source for expenditures).
• All details of the inviting entity (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative of the entity, etc).
• If the host is also a foreigner,  then a copy of the host’s residence permit is to be submitted to the Albanian authority.
• The time-frame for the use of the business visa also begins from the date of issuance. 
• Those issued this visa are expected to exercise gainful activities with evidence. 

Business Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The Albanian business visa is issued to those who want to visit Albania for business and commercial purposes. 
• A valid visa and an original signed passport is required. The passport has to be  valid for 6 months beyond stay in Albania and must also have two blank  passport pages for Albanian stamp(s).
• Two passport photographs should be added to the passport to be submitted. 
• Proof of departure with a confirmed round-trip ticket is required.
• An introduction letter from the company you work  at explaining the purpose and duration of the trip is to be submitted alongside the following:
• Documents that confirm the legitimate status of the company.
• Documents that prove the professional competence of the company in the respective countries it  is situated.
• The  company's business certificate.
• There should also be proof of financial responsibility for the applicant by the company during the intended stay in Albania.
• A recent bank statement of the applicant is also needed.
• A letter of invitation signed by the host with a copy of identification documents is required.
• The invitation letter should include the following information:
• All personal information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
• Everything about the planned trip (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity, financial source for expenditures).
• All details of the inviting entity (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative of the entity, etc).
• If the host is also a foreigner,  then a copy of the host’s residence permit is to be submitted to the Albanian authority.
• The time-frame for the use of the business visa also begins from the date of issuance. 
• Those issued this visa are expected to exercise gainful activities with evidence. 

Transit Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The transit visa allows foreigners to make short stays in the country.
• Applicants of this visa aim to take a connecting flight from Albania to their destination country.
• This visa allows seamen to  join a crew ship in a port in Albania.
• For seamen, the name of the ship you are joining and the port from which you'd be joining it should be indicated in a letter from the maritime agency in the country.
• The visa and flight ticket to the destination country should also be provided.
• This visa cannot be used for tourism purposes.
• Holders of this visa are expected to leave the country before the expiry of their visa.
• Receipt of paid visa application fees should be provided.
• This visa is valid for 24 hours only.

Transit Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The transit visa allows foreigners to make short stays in the country.
• Applicants of this visa aim to take a connecting flight from Albania to their destination country.
• This visa allows seamen to  join a crew ship in a port in Albania.
• For seamen, the name of the ship you are joining and the port from which you'd be joining it should be indicated in a letter from the maritime agency in the country.
• The visa and flight ticket to the destination country should also be provided.
• This visa cannot be used for tourism purposes.
• Holders of this visa are expected to leave the country before the expiry of their visa.
• Receipt of paid visa application fees should be provided.
• This visa is valid for 24 hours only.

Transit Visa from South Africa to Albania

• The transit visa allows foreigners to make short stays in the country.
• Applicants of this visa aim to take a connecting flight from Albania to their destination country.
• This visa allows seamen to  join a crew ship in a port in Albania.
• For seamen, the name of the ship you are joining and the port from which you'd be joining it should be indicated in a letter from the maritime agency in the country.
• The visa and flight ticket to the destination country should also be provided.
• This visa cannot be used for tourism purposes.
• Holders of this visa are expected to leave the country before the expiry of their visa.
• Receipt of paid visa application fees should be provided.
• This visa is valid for 24 hours only.

Visa from South Africa to Albania

Visa from South Africa to Albania