Data verified
Pakistan passport holders: Multiple entry for Albania. Fee: EUR 35 (~USD 40.7). Processing: 10-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. Short-stay Type C (90 days): ~EUR 60 (~PKR 18,480). Long-stay Type D: ~EUR 100. Holders of valid multi-entry Schengen/US/UK visa exempt from Albania visa for 90 days — popular workaround for Pakistanis.
Visa types: eVisa (single/multiple entry, 90-day stay); Tourist Visa C; Business Visa; Student Visa D; Work Visa D; Family Reunification; Transit. Visa-free for valid Schengen multi-entry visa holders (90 days in 180).
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; CNIC; For Schengen-holder waiver: copy of valid Schengen visa already used at least once.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available. Short-stay Type C (90 days): ~EUR 60 (~PKR 18,480). Long-stay Type D: ~EUR 100. Holders of valid multi-entry Schengen/US/UK visa exempt from Albania visa for 90 days — popular workaround for Pakistanis.
Common rejection reasons
Common PK rejections: (1) Insufficient bank balance proof; (2) Doubtful purpose of visit — Albania heavily used as Schengen workaround by Pakistanis post-2022 (asylum concerns); (3) Lack of return ticket; (4) Weak travel history; (5) Solo male applicants face additional scrutiny.
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