South Africa passport → Albania
Do South African citizens need a visa for Albania?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Albania. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen 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
South African passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used once in the issuing country. Residence permits from those places also qualify.
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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
- South AfricaeVisa
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 South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Albania?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Albania. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can South African citizens stay in Albania?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Albania?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Albania easier for South African citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, South African citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used once in the issuing country. Residence permits from those places also qualify.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.