Albania e-Visa for citizens of Egypt: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Egypt apply online before departure.
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Do you hold a valid Schengen, US or UK visa? Visa-free entry. Valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU, US or UK visa already used, or a valid residence permit. With a Schengen document, leave Albania at least 3 days before it expires. Official source (punetejashtme.gov.al)
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Our guide to the Albania visa from Egypt
Yes, Egyptian citizens must obtain an e-Visa before travelling to Albania. The application is submitted online on the official portal of the Albanian authorities, well before departure and before any firm booking.
For a trip to Albania, travellers from Egypt must have their visa application approved before boarding. The fee amount and the processing time should be checked on the official portal or with the Embassy of Albania in Egypt before setting your dates.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Holders of an Egyptian passport must obtain an electronic visa before entering Albania, following an online application approved by the Albanian authorities. A visa on arrival is not available to citizens of Egypt: do not board a flight without prior approval. The detailed conditions are set out on the official portal.
How much does an e-visa for Albania cost from Egypt?
The official fee for an e-visa for Albania is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Albania really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Albania?
Documents required for an e-visa for Albania:
- Passport valid 3 months beyond departure
- Completed application form
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Bank statements (3 months)
- Travel medical insurance
- Employment certificate or proof of activity
Documents and fees
The portal lists the documents to upload: usually a legible copy of the passport identity page, a recent photo and travel documents such as an accommodation or flight reservation. The Embassy of Albania can specify the documents expected for the purpose of your stay. The fee amount should be checked on the official portal when you apply, never on a third-party site.
How to apply for an e-visa for Albania from Egypt
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal of the Albanian authorities, whose address can be confirmed with the Embassy of Albania in Egypt. Complete the form with the exact details from your passport, upload the requested documents and pay the fees as instructed. Note your application reference and check your inbox until the decision arrives.
Where do you apply for a visa for Albania from Egypt?
An e-visa for Albania is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Egypt on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Egypt but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Albania take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing times and tips
Check the current processing time on the official portal or with the embassy, then submit the application well before your travel date. Avoid buying a non-refundable ticket before approval. Print the approved visa and keep a digital copy, as it may be requested at check-in and at border control.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Paying on an intermediary website posing as the official portal is the most frequent mistake: these sites charge extra fees with no guarantee of a faster decision. Another pitfall is leaving in the expectation of a visa on arrival, which is not available to citizens of Egypt. Finally, unreadable files or a typo in the passport number can delay the application or even lead to its rejection.
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Other visa types for Albania
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Official websiteTo confirm
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
5 days
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
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