You need a Short Stay Visa (Type C)
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Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
No
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
None
Visa fee
None (visa-free entry with qualifying visa/residence)
Destination at a glance
Capital
Tirana
Continent
Europe
Currency
Lek (ALL)
Phone code
+355
Language
Albanian
Exchange rate
1 ALL = 3.4216 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
342.16
USD
1.23
Best Months to Travel
Visa Status & Eligibility
Visa required
Pakistani passport holders with a valid, multiple-entry Schengen, US, or UK visa (previously used in the issuing country) or a valid residence permit from these regions may enter Albania visa-free for short stays
Visa exemption
Pakistani passport holders with a valid, multiple-entry Schengen, US, or UK visa (previously used in the issuing country) or a valid residence permit from these regions may enter Albania visa-free for short stays
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders with a valid GCC residence permit (SA) do not qualify for visa-free entry to Albania unless they also hold a valid, previously used multiple-entry Schengen, US, or UK visa or residence permit
- Applicants must apply for a Type C visa at the nearest Albanian diplomatic mission or consular post if they do not meet the visa-free entry criteria
- Processing time for visa applications typically ranges from 15 to 30 working days
- All documents must be in English or Albanian; translations must be provided if the original is in another language
- Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry; border authorities retain the right to verify entry conditions
Application Process
Step 1
Check eligibility for visa-free entry based on valid Schengen, US, or UK visas or residence permits
Step 2
If not exempt, locate the nearest Albanian diplomatic mission or consular post with jurisdiction over your place of residence
Step 3
Complete the visa application form online or as directed by the specific mission
Step 4
Gather all required civil, financial, and travel documents including proof of ties to Pakistan
Step 5
Submit the application and pay the visa fee at the designated diplomatic mission
Step 6
Collect the passport and visa once the processing period of 15 to 30 working days is complete
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates)
- Completed visa application form
- Passport-size photograph (47 mm x 36 mm)
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) — original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) — not older than 6 months
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead with contact details
- 6 months bank statements showing sufficient funds
- FBR tax return (latest year) or tax certificate
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates)
- Completed visa application form
- Passport-size photograph (47 mm x 36 mm)
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) — original and photocopy
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA) — not older than 6 months
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead with contact details
- 6 months bank statements showing sufficient funds
- FBR tax return (latest year) or tax certificate
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalNo mandatory vaccinations required for entry