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 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
Tourist visa
30.00 (USD)
Business visa
30.00 (USD)
Albania Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Johannesburg
Shop G57, Fourways Mall, Bryanston, Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Email: nrose@tiscali.co.za
+27 11 884 1617