eVisa
Albania Guide for South African Citizens
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Visa Overview
Visa Requirement
South African citizens must obtain an Albania eVisa before traveling to Albania. Applications are submitted online through Albania's official electronic visa platform prior to departure.
Required Documents
- Valid South African passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- Completed online eVisa application
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of accommodation or hotel booking
- Round-trip or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Travel health insurance
- Additional supporting documents related to the purpose of travel (if requested)
Basic Travel Information
Country: Albania
Capital: Tirana
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Language: Albanian
Time Zone: UTC +1 (UTC +2 during daylight saving time)
Capital: Tirana
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Language: Albanian
Time Zone: UTC +1 (UTC +2 during daylight saving time)
Visa Processing
Entry Type: Tourist / Business / Study / Family Visit
Visa Requirement: eVisa
Processing Time: Usually up to 15 days; exceptional cases may take up to 30 days
Permitted Stay: According to the approved visa conditions
Visa Requirement: eVisa
Processing Time: Usually up to 15 days; exceptional cases may take up to 30 days
Permitted Stay: According to the approved visa conditions
Travel Tips
• Apply for your Albania eVisa well before your planned travel date.
• Ensure all information in your application matches your passport exactly.
• Keep printed and digital copies of your eVisa approval and supporting documents.
• Carry proof of accommodation, sufficient financial means, travel insurance, and your return or onward ticket.
• Ensure all information in your application matches your passport exactly.
• Keep printed and digital copies of your eVisa approval and supporting documents.
• Carry proof of accommodation, sufficient financial means, travel insurance, and your return or onward ticket.
Main Entry Points
• Tirana International Airport (TIA)
• Port of Durrës
• Port of Vlorë
• Hani i Hotit Border Crossing (Montenegro–Albania)
• Kakavijë Border Crossing (Greece–Albania)
• Port of Durrës
• Port of Vlorë
• Hani i Hotit Border Crossing (Montenegro–Albania)
• Kakavijë Border Crossing (Greece–Albania)
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