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Bangladesh passport holders: Multiple entry for Albania. Fee: EUR 35 (~USD 40.7). Processing: 10-15 working days (occasional extension to ~30 days in exceptional cases). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. Short-stay Type C (90 days): ~EUR 60 (~BDT 7,200). Long-stay Type D: ~EUR 100. Holders of valid multi-entry Schengen/US/UK visa exempt from Albania visa for 90 days.
Visa types: eVisa (online, e-visa.al); Tourist/Business/Family/Medical Type-C; Student/Work Type D; Transit. Visa-free entry (up to 90 days/180) reconfirmed for holders of a valid, previously-used multiple-entry Schengen, USA, UK, Cyprus, or Ireland visa/residence permit -- Cyprus and Ireland are an addition versus the prior DB record's Schengen/US/UK-only wording.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue (Tourist C). Max Stay: 90 days within 180. Long-stay D up to 1 year.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay); Online application at e-albania.al; Recent digital photo; Travel itinerary; Bank statement (EUR 50/day proof); Hotel booking; Return ticket; Travel insurance; For Schengen-holder waiver: copy of valid Schengen visa already used.
Visa types (4)
eVisa system reconfirmed operational; visa-free waiver for holders of valid multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK/Cyprus/Ireland visas reconfirmed via Wikipedia's Visa policy of Albania page.
Business visa for Albania (Type C). For meetings, conferences, trade missions. eVisa system is straightforward and recommended over embassy application.
Student visa for accredited Albanian institutions. Main universities: University of Tirana, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Epoka University.
Work permit for Albania — employer-sponsored. Common sectors recruiting Bangladeshi workers: construction, tourism/hospitality, agriculture.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Insufficient bank balance proof; (2) Doubtful purpose of visit (Albania often used as Schengen workaround); (3) Lack of return ticket; (4) Travel history showing no prior international travel.
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