Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Albania?
The official link goes to e-visa.al. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.
Albania entry rules for Filipino citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is accepted |
| Fee | Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applying |
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 (type C visa, as granted) |
| Validity | As issued (type C visas up to 5 years, single or multiple entry) |
| When to apply | Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead |
| Checked | From a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Filipino passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Albania entry requirements.
The details for a Filipino passport.
Visa-free instead (up to 90 days in any 180) if you hold a valid multiple-entry visa of a Schengen/EU state, the US or the UK that has already been used to enter the issuing country, or a valid residence permit of one of them; leave Albania at least 3 days before it expires. A 10-year UAE residence permit with at least 1 year left also qualifies. Passport valid 3 months beyond departure (visa-free) or beyond the visa's expiry (visa holders), issued within 10 years. CORRECTED status from evisa to visa_required: per the MFA, the online e-visa.al application is followed by handing in documents at a consular office and the visa is a sticker in the passport (2 blank pages needed). Visa-required status is likely but not confirmed nationality by nationality: the MFA's per-country table could not be read.
How long it must be valid.
Visa-free visitors: valid at least 3 months beyond your planned departure and issued within the previous 10 years (MFA). Visa holders: valid at least 3 months beyond the visa's expiry, with 2 blank pages (MFA). US State Dept says 3 months from arrival; FCDO 3 months after you leave. Passports reported lost or stolen are refused.
Recent changes in Albania.
- 2026-04-15 — Temporary visa waiver: Saudi and Qatari nationals may enter visa-free for tourism from 15 Apr to 31 Dec 2026 with a valid passport.
The short answers.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Albania?
Yes. Filipino citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Albania.
How much does it cost for Filipino citizens?
Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applying. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in Albania?
Up to 90 days in any 180 (type C visa, as granted). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Filipino citizens apply?
Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead.
Where do Filipino citizens apply?
On the official site, e-visa.al. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Albania visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.