South Africa passport → Albania
Do South African citizens need a visa for Albania?
eVisa (apply online)
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Albania. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal 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.
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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.
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.