Albania

Indian ordinary-passport holders are not visa-free on the passport alone. MFA table (18 September 2024): ordinary and Type C need a visa. They can skip the Albanian visa only if they hold one of the supporting documents on the official e-Visa page.

Qualifying papers: a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit; or a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit from an EU state, the USA, or the UK (including electronic), already used in that country; or a 10-year UAE residence permit still valid at least one year from entry. Leave Albania no later than 3 days from the expiry of that document. MFA: this exemption is for stays up to 90 days in 180.

• Indian ordinary passport
• The original qualifying Schengen / EU / US / UK visa or residence permit, or the UAE 10-year residence permit

Use this when they have no qualifying Schengen / EU / US / UK visa or permit (and no UAE 10-year residence). Usual staff path: https://e-visa.al while they are outside Albania. MFA India tool: ordinary (national) passport needs a Type C. Diplomatic and service passports do not, for A/C.

Entry is single, double, or multiple — all EUR 15 on that MFA page. Consul accepts the file, then they pay EUR 15 by bank transfer within 15 days (name, visa code, “Visa Fee Payment” on the receipt). Unpaid files are refused. After payment: usually 15 working days, exceptionally 30. Approved e-Visa comes by email — print it. A visa is not a guarantee of entry. Do not write to the mission during checks unless they write first. Appeals: visa@mfa.gov.al within 5 working days.

MFA — all Type C / D (upload, then deposit if the mission asks)

• Online form on e-visa.al — print and sign
• One passport-size photo, not older than 6 months. Portal size: 47 × 36 mm, or 555 × 425 px at 300 DPI
• Passport photocopy. Valid at least 3 months beyond the requested visa, and at least 2 blank pages (MFA, for visa applicants)
• Travel health insurance for the visa period
• Under 18: parent or guardian consent. File is made by a parent, guardian, or legal carer
• If visiting a host: invitation and host passport copy (host also files the invitation with Border and Migration in Albania)

PDFs in Albanian or English. The portal may ask for a return flight booking. Third-country filing: resident there over 12 months, plus residence permit valid 3 months beyond the requested visa.