September 15, 2015 TnH Global

Albania Visa

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Visa Information for the Republic of Albania (Albania)

Visa Note & Fees
Tourist Visa
• The applicant must possess a passport valid for 3 months from the date of expiry of the visa.
• One duly-filled visa form completed and signed by the applicant.
• Two passport-size photographs.
• A covering letter on behalf of the applicant, explaining the reason of travel.
• Declaration made in front of the notary in Albanian from the person/s or entity making the invitation (in original), including: (a) Reason of the invitation, (b) Responsibility of the Inviter, should be stated clearly, in case of breach of law by the Invitee and (c) License and the Court registration numbers when the invitation is made from a Company or Business House.
• A copy of passport of the invitee and the inviter (in case of individual person).
• Bank statement of last six months.
• Income Tax returns of the last three years.
• In case the inviter is an institution, company, or entity, copy of the correspondence should also be added.
• A confirmed onward / return air ticket.
• The applicant needs to show a balance of US$ 50 per day for the number of days he / she will stay in Albania.
• All the Applications are referred to Albania for approval and the duration can range from 3 to 20 working days for approval.
• Personal presence of the Applicant is mandatory.

Business Visa
• The applicant must possess a passport valid for 3 months from the date of expiry of the visa.
• One duly-filled visa form completed and signed by the applicant.
• Two passport-size photographs.
• A covering letter on behalf of the applicant, explaining the reason of travel.
• Declaration made in front of the notary in Albanian from the person/s or entity making the invitation (in original), including: (a) Reason of the invitation, (b) Responsibility of the Inviter, should be stated clearly, in case of breach of law by the Invitee and (c) License and the Court registration numbers when the invitation is made from a Company or Business House.
• A copy of passport of the invitee and the inviter (in case of individual person).
• Bank statement of last six months.
• Income Tax returns of the last three years.
• In case the inviter is an institution, company, or entity, copy of the correspondence should also be added.
• A confirmed onward / return air ticket.
• The applicant needs to show a balance of US$ 50 per day for the number of days he / she will stay in Albania.
• All the Applications are referred to Albania for approval and the duration can range from 3 to 20 working days for approval.
• Personal presence of the Applicant is mandatory.

Facts to Know About Albania
Official Name – The Republic of Albania
Location: Western Europe
Time: (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital: Tirana
Language: Albanian (official – derived from Tosk dialect), Greek, Vlach, Romani, Slavic dialects
Area: 28,748 sq km
National Day: 28 November (Independence)
Currency: Lek (ALL) 1 = INR 0.58.
Climate: Albania experiences temperate climate with warm and dry periods from June to September, cool and wet from October to May. The best time to visit this country is ‘April / May / June’ and ‘mid-September to mid-October’.
Holidays: Jan 1 – Jan 2 – New Year’s Day, 7 Jan – Orthodox Christmas Day, 15 Mar – Spring Holiday, 21 Mar – Nowruz (Persian New Year), 18 Apr – Good Friday, 20 Apr – Orthodox Easter Sunday, 21 Apr – Easter Monday, 1 May – May Day, 28 Jul – Lesser Bairam (End of Ramadan), 4 Oct – Greater Bairam (Feast of Sacrifice), 9 Oct – Beatification of Mother Teresa, 28 Nov – Independence Day, 29 Nov – Liberation (at the end of World War II), 25 Dec -Christmas Day:
Airline Name – Albanian Airlines
International Airport – Tirana International Airport

Diplomatic Representations:
Name: Honorary Consulate General of Albania in Kolkata
Address: 4, Chowringhee Lane, Diamond Chamber, 8E, 8th Floor,
City: Kolkata- 700 016
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 4069 2151
Fax: 033- 2289 5401
Timings: Mon to Fri, 1000 to 1700 hrs

Name: Embassy of the Republic of Albania
Address: B-2, West End Colony,
City: New Delhi – 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 011- 4610 8285, 4059 1294
Fax: 011- 4610 8285
Timings: Mon to Fri, 0930 to 1630 hrs (Mon to Thu) & 0900 to 1400 hrs (Fri)
Visa Timings: 0930 to 1630 hrs (Mon to Thu) & 0900 to 1400 hrs (Fri)
Email: embassy.delhi@mfa.gov.al, embassy.delhi@gmail.com

Name: Honorary Consulate General of Albania in Mumbai
Address: 155 Maker Chamber 6, Nariman Point,
City: Mumbai – 400 021
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2202 9011
Fax: 022- 2204 6596
Email: hc@albaniamumbai.in

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