If you do not currently have a visa Albania officials will deny your request to enter their interesting and beautiful country. With neighboring countries of Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia and Greece, Albania's coastline along the Adriatic Sea is something every traveler must experience.
Citizens of the U.S., those from countries that are members of the European Union, citizens of New Zealand, Australia or EFTA member countries do not require a visa to enter the Republic of Albania. These travelers only need a valid passport or ID card. However, the U.S. State Department advises that Albania often charges a fee for travelers entering the country.
Officials will stamp also your passport with an entry stamp, which permits a 90-day stay. This 90-day stay must be within a 180 day time period, which starts at the first day of entry. Leaving Albania then returning does not restart the 180-day period. The 90 days period also is cumulative from the first day of entry. Requests for stays over 90 days within the 180-day period require a Albania Residency Permit.
For all other countries, an Albanian visa is required. A tourist visa or business visa is available, depending on the nature of your visit. Either visa requires that your passport be current and that it does not expire any earlier than 6 months from the time you enter Albania. In addition, you'll want to be sure to have blank pages available in your passport, as that's where officials will stamp your visa.
For a Albania tourist visa, you'll need an application form which you can obtain online from one of the many visa application centers, or contact the Embassy of Albania in Washington, D.C. at 202-223-4942 extension 1007 between the hours of 11:00am through 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
A tourist visa to Albania also requires two passport photographs. It's always a good idea to take a current passport photograph for any visa application. Use a passport agency to be sure your picture meets passport photograph standards.
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You'll also need to provide a copy of your Green Card or your U.S. Visa. Additionally, to show that you will be returning home, provide a copy of your itinerary or round trip tickets.
Business travelers have the same requirements as tourists, but must provide additional documentation. If you're going for business purposes, you must have a letter from your employer, which identifies you as an employee, states the purpose of your trip and how long you'll be staying. It must also list the names and telephone numbers of the persons in Albania who you'll be contacting and that these individuals will accept financial responsibility for you during your stay. Lastly, you'll require a letter of invitation from the company in Albania who will be hosting your visit.
Visa Albania fees are dependent on the how quickly you need your visa and typically run between $50 and $155. Once you've completed all the documents and received your visa, you'll soon be strolling along Albania's coastline and enjoying the beauty of this historic country.
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