General questions about using the e-Visa portal, timelines, and what to expect after you apply.
Evaluation normally starts after payment is confirmed. The minimum period is often around 15 working days; complex cases may take up to 30 working days.
You must generally be outside the territory of Albania when you pay the visa fee and during the initial online phase, as stated in the application instructions.
You may be asked to upload corrected documents. Follow the email instructions from the consular service; do not contact institutions outside the channels indicated.
As a rule, visa fees are not reimbursed when an application is refused, unless mandatory legal provisions say otherwise.