Albania•EuropeAirport Transit Visa Type A
At a Glance
Processing Time
25-30 days
Application Fee
60 EUR
Stay Duration
Transit
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for international transit passengers with layovers at Albanian airports. Permits stay only in airport transit zone, not entry into Albania proper. Valid for duration of layover. Online application only.
The Airport Transit Visa Type A is for international passengers in transit through Albanian airports. It permits stay only within the airport international transit zone and does not grant entry into Albania. Applicants must have confirmed onward flights. Processing can take up to 25-30 days, so early application is recommended (at least one month before travel).
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity from intended transit date
Flight itinerary
Booking confirmation showing layover at Albanian airport
Onward flight confirmation
Proof of connecting flight departure
Passport photo
Digital color photograph
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Advantages
- Allows airport transit
- Online application process
- Straightforward requirements
Considerations
- Transit zone only, no entry to Albania
- Slow processing (up to 30 days)
- Must apply well in advance
- Some nationalities exempt
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify if your nationality requires transit visa (EU, Schengen, US citizens exempt if holding valid travel documents)
Prepare documents
Gather passport, flight itinerary with connection details
Apply online
Submit application through official e-visa portal specifying layover duration
Pay fee
Pay EUR 60 transit visa fee online
Receive visa
E-visa sent to email upon approval
Use at airport
Present e-visa at airport to access transit zone
Application Forms
Airport Transit Visa Application
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