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VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURE
(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
1. Q: Where can I apply for a Visa to the Republic of Albania?
A: All applications for a Visa to the Republic of Albania are done online through this LINK:
The applicant will be informed of every step of application process through the email provided.
2. Q: What documents do I need to supply for the Visa application?
A: All documents necessary for the application will be laid out during the application, the digital scans of which will have to be uploaded online.
3. Q: Is an interview with the applicant required during the application?
A: An interview with the applicant is not a required step during the application.
4. Q: How long does the application process take?
A: The application process can take up to 15 days or more (in special circumstances) to be completed. The applicant will be notified of the result through the email provided.
5. Q: Do I need a Visa if I have a Qatari National ID?
A: Depending on their Nationality, all applicants that do not posses a Qatari Passport need to go through the application process. Applicants who possess Qatari Passports do not require an entry Visa to the Republic of Albania from the 1st of April until the 31st of October, however, this time interval is subject to change.
6. Q: Do I need to apply for a Visa if I already possess a Schengen Visa?
A: The applicant does not need to apply for a Visa to the Republic of Albania If they already possess a valid, multiple entry Schengen Visa from one of the member countries that has already been utilized in the country of issuance. The same applies if the applicant possesses a valid, multiple entry Visa from the United States of America or United Kingdom, or if they possess valid Residence Permits from said countries.
For all inquiries that are not covered in the document above, please don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions through the Embassy email embassy.doha@mfa.gov.al or by calling at +974 4002 7413.
