Albania visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting Albania

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Albanian Visa.

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months after return date.
  • A duly completed visa application form.
  • One recent passport photograph taken in a white background.
  • Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay.
  • Bank statement spanning 3 months prior to the period of application. The bank statement should show proof of available funds to cover travel expenses.
  • Valid travel insurance.
  • A detailed travel itinerary.
  • Return or onward ticket.

Albania Visa for Ghanaians

Facts about Albania

Albania is a magnificent vacation destination for tourists. It has a small surface area but it's an excellent holiday destination. You can explore the Albanian Alps if you are feeling adventurous, or sip a cold cocktail on one of the country’s beaches along the Adriatic or the Ionian Sea.

Tourism in Albania has been dubbed “Go Your Own Way”. The country is known for its beaches and mountainous landscape. Tourists in the country have the luxury of choosing from one of the country’s many destinations for hiking and skiing. The country also has many castles, museums and archeological sites where tourists can go to view artifacts and learn about their significance. Those who enjoy a vibrant nightlife can choose the Albanian Riviera as their destination. 
 
Albania is the 25th most visited country in Europe, with an average of 3.8 million foreign tourists yearly. Tourism in Albania is expected to skyrocket in the next few years with a number of renowned international hotel chains making their presence known in the country.
 
Avoid the usage, possession, and trafficking of drugs, the punishment for drug-related offenses are severe. Foreigners are not allowed entry or exit from the country with more than 1,000,000 Lek or its equivalent in any currency.

Types of Albania Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Albania Visa

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months after return date.
  • A duly completed visa application form.
  • One recent passport photograph taken in a white background.
  • Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay.
  • Bank statement spanning 3 months prior to the period of application. The bank statement should show proof of available funds to cover travel expenses.
  • Valid travel insurance.
  • A detailed travel itinerary.
  • Return or onward ticket.
Albania Tourist visa Albania Business visa

Albania Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Albania for tourism purposes.
  • You can also visit relatives and friends with this visa during your time in the country.
  • If you will be staying with family or friend, an invitation letter from your host in Albania is required.
  • The home address and telephone number of the host should be included in the letter, as well as a valid means of identification.
  • You cannot study or work on a tourist visa.
  • Children should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
  • Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
  • You are requested to exit the country once your visa expires.

Albania Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Albania for business purposes.
  • Travelers are free to attend business meetings and conferences while on this visa.
  • Holders of this visa cannot get paid for any of the services they render while in the country.
  • You cannot take up any course of learning or be enrolled in any of the schools in the country with this visa.
  • An official letter of invitation from your partner company in Albania is required. The letter must indicate your job position, the address of the company, duration, and purpose of the business trip.
  • If you are meeting with more than one company, a letter of invitation from each company should be submitted during the visa application process.
  • Your current employer should give you a certificate confirming that he/she is aware of your business travel.
  • This letter should be presented at the embassy or consulate while applying for your visa.
  • You must not overstay on this visa.
  • Overstaying is an offense and carries serious consequences.

Albania Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

30.00 (USD)

Business visa

30.00 (USD)

Albania Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana

Location

Address

Johannesburg

Shop G57, Fourways Mall, Bryanston, Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Email: nrose@tiscali.co.za

+27 11 884 1617

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to go to Albania??
It's pretty safe to travel around Albania with most locals being hospitable and welcoming. Violent crime rarely affects travelers but poor driving habits of the locals might be an issue.
What currency is used in Albania??
The Albanian Lek is the official currency of Albania.
Is there an Albanian embassy in Ghana??
No. Albania currently does not have an embassy in Ghana. Applicants are advised to use Albanian embassies or consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
Is Albania a poor country??
Albania is widely known as one of the poorest countries in Europe. The effects of the transition from a centralized economy in a rigid communist state and then to a free market economy in a democratic republic have weighed heavily on the people of Albania—particularly on its poor people.
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