All participants need to check the official website of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania to see whether they are required to obtain a visa when entering Albania:
Entering Albania without a visa:
a) Foreigners holding a valid Schengen multi-pass visa, which has previously been used in one of the Schengen area countries, or who have a valid residence permit in one of the Schengen area countries;
b) Foreigners holding a valid US or UK multi-pass visa, which has previously been used in one of these countries, or who have a valid residence permit in the US or the UK.
c) Foreign citizens from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, India, Qatar, Oman, Russia and Thailand, can enter in Albania without visa,for short term stay, with the passport document, from 01 April 2021 until 31 December 2021.
d) "Foreign members of the family of EU citizens", when traveling with an EU citizen spouse, as well as in addition to a valid passport, have a document (residence permit) which cites their status as a family member ”
e) Foreign citizens who have a valid permit of stay, issued by the competent authority of the United Arab Emirates;
Type "visa" is a visa, which entitles its holder to enter and stay in the Republic of Albania for up to 90 days within 180 days, starting from the date of first entry. The "C" visa can be issued with one, two or more entries. The validity period may not exceed 5 years.
Type "visa", is a visa, which is issued to foreign citizens, who seek to stay in the Republic of Albania for more than 90 days for 180 days and when, to obtain a residence permit for these citizens is required visa.
Specified visa regime for each foreign country: Visa regime for foreigners
Foreigners from countries not included in the table need a visa before traveling to Albania and applications can be submitted to the nearest representation from their country of origin or residence;
For the type of documentation and online visa application, please click on the link: https://punetejashtme.gov.al/aplikim-per-vize/
E Visa application link: https://e-visa.al/
Please note that participants need to have an accepted paper for the conference and the conference fee settled in order to request invitation letter for visa purposes.
