Nigeria passport → Albania
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Albania?
Nigerian passport holders need an eVisa for Albania. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Nigerian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
- Ireland visa or residence
- GCC residence (UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain)
Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa already used once, or a residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, the UK, the US or a 10-year UAE residence.
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Albania at a glance
- Capital
- Tirana
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL)
- Languages
- Albanian
- Calling code
- +355
- Region
- Southern Europe
Albania for other passports
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free365 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa- NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Europe for Nigerian passport holders
AndorraVisa required
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa required
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
ItalyVisa required
KosovoVisa required
MaltaVisa required
MontenegroVisa required
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Albania?
Nigerian passport holders need an eVisa for Albania. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Albania?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Albania?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Albania easier for Nigerian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Ireland, GCC residence, Nigerian citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa already used once, or a residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, the UK, the US or a 10-year UAE residence.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.