Albania e-Visa for citizens of Sudan: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Sudan 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 Sudan
An e-Visa is mandatory for travellers from Sudan going to Albania. The application is filed online before departure on the official portal of the Albanian authorities, and approval must be obtained before boarding.
Citizens of Sudan planning a stay in Albania must apply for an e-Visa online before their trip. This guide quotes no fee or processing time for lack of verified data: the official Albanian portal and the Albanian embassy or consulate responsible for Sudan remain the sources to consult.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Sudanese citizens must hold an e-Visa granted before leaving for Albania, as the application is made exclusively online. Without this approval, boarding may be refused. For the authorised length of stay, refer to the official portal or to the competent Albanian embassy before finalising your plans.
How much does an e-visa for Albania cost from Sudan?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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 list of documents to upload is on the official portal. It usually includes the passport photo page, a recent passport-style photo and travel documents, for example an accommodation booking or a return ticket. As no verified fee is available, this guide gives no amount: consult the portal or the competent Albanian embassy before paying.
How to apply for an e-visa for Albania from Sudan
- 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
Log in to the official e-Visa portal of the Albanian authorities, without going through a third-party site. Complete the online form with information strictly identical to that in your passport, attach the requested scanned documents and make the payment as indicated. Keep any confirmation you receive: it lets you track the application and prove that it was submitted.
Where do you apply for a visa for Albania from Sudan?
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 Sudan on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sudan 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 time and tips
As there is no verified processing time, the prudent approach is to submit the file as soon as the trip is decided, with legible and complete documents. Do not buy non-refundable tickets before approval. Once the e-Visa is granted, check every detail, then keep a printed and a digital copy for check-in and the border check.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Paying an unofficial intermediary that resells the procedure at a higher price is a common mistake: the official application is made on the portal of the Albanian authorities. Discrepancies between the form and the passport, even minor ones, can also lead to a refusal. A final trap is believing that a visa on arrival will make up for an oversight, whereas this option is not open to Sudanese citizens.
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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
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Albania from Sudan?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Albania?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: 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.
How do you apply for a visa for Albania from Sudan?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
What other visa types exist for Albania?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Albania offers among others: Business visa, Work visa, Student visa, Family Reunification, Transit visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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