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Albania visa for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian passport holders can visit Albania with an e-visa. Apply online at e-visa.al before travel (single entry €25). A used multiple-entry Schengen, EU, US or UK visa, or a residence permit from those, lets you enter without one.
Read at the official source: punetejashtme.gov.al ↗
Checked 23 October 2026
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Hold a visa from somewhere else?
- With a US visa: Visa free, up to 90 days
- With a Schengen visa: Visa free, up to 90 days
- With a UK visa: Visa free, up to 90 days
- With a US Green Card: Visa free, up to 90 days
- With a UK residence permit: Visa free, up to 90 days
- With an EU/EEA residence permit: Visa free, up to 90 days
How to apply: Albania short-stay visa (type C)
Where to apply
Apply online at e-visa.al, or at the Albanian embassy or consulate nearest to where you live. You don't need a visa if you hold a used multiple-entry Schengen visa, a Schengen residence permit, or a used multiple-entry visa or residence permit from the EU, US or UK (not for Iranian nationals), and leave at least 3 days before it expires.
Source: punetejashtme.gov.al ↗, read 10 November 2026.
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Documents
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Source: punetejashtme.gov.al ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Fee, validity and stay
| Visa | Valid for | Stay | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type C (short stay) | Up to 5 years | Up to 90 days in any 180 | See note |
Fee: Shown on e-visa.al when you apply.
Source: punetejashtme.gov.al ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Processing time
The official source doesn't state a processing time, so apply well before you plan to travel.
Questions
What documents do Nigerian citizens need for the Albania short-stay visa (type C)?
A passport valid at least 3 months beyond the visa's expiry, with 2 blank pages; Photocopies of the passport pages relevant to your trip; A return ticket or reservation; Proof of accommodation, or an invitation from your host; Proof of funds: about ALL 5,000 a day for adults (ALL 2,500 for minors).
How long does the Albania short-stay visa (type C) take?
The official source doesn't state a processing time.
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Not travel advice. Rules change and the border officer decides; confirm at Albania's official sources before you travel. Updated 2026-11-10.