Indian e-Visa requirements for Albanian citizens in 2024

Albania has a friendly relationship with India. In addition to pilgrimages to India, Albanian residents also organize travel every year. To travel to India, you need a Visa according to Indian authorities first. Thanks to the electronic visa system, this process can now be completed in just under 30 minutes and results can be obtained within 03 business days.

This article will provide you with all of the details and requirements for the Indian e-Visa for Albanian citizens.

Types of India e-Visa for Albanian citizens Types of India e-Visa for Albanian citizens

Types of India e-Visa for Albanian citizens

Is India offering the eVisa again for Albanian citizens?

Albanian citizens visiting India must submit an India visa to immigration officers upon arrival. 

As a result, Albanian citizens can now visit family or friends in India for a vacation trip by applying for an India Visa online. Indian Immigration Services are delighted to inform you that we are once again available to assist you with the visa application for your India e-Visa.

Indian visa types 

Albanian citizens do not qualify for the 'exempt countries' list for an Indian visa, so they need to apply for one. An electronic visa for India is available in 04 types:

  • Indian e-Tourist Visa: The tourist e-visa is valid for 30 days in India with a double entry into the country. It cannot be extended or converted. Albanian citizens staying longer in India can apply for 1-year e-tourist visa or 5 years e-tourist visa. These types of visas allow you to enter the country multiple times and stay there for up to 1 year or 5 years. Note that each stay in India shall not exceed 90 days.
  • Indian e-Business Visa: This type of visa is valid for 365 days from the date of grant of ETA. You may stay for 365 days, but you cannot stay continuously for 180 days. Multiple entries are available to you.
  • Indian e-Medical Visa: is granted to Albanian citizens who need to receive medical treatments in India. With this visa, you can enter India three times and remain there for up to 60 days from the arrival date.
  • Indian e-Conference Visa: is valid for 04 months from the issued date, allowing you to stay in India for 30 days with a single entry.
  • Indian Ayush visa: is valid for 60 days in India with a triple entry into the country

Indian visa requirements for Albanian citizens

The following information must be provided by Albanian citizens for an Indian e-Visa:

  • The passport should be valid for at least six months following the entry date, with one blank page for verification markings. Please scan your passport's biographical page.
  • Photo of yourself with a white background in passport size.

Each type of e-visa requires particular documents as below:

  • For India e-Conference visa: An invitation letter from the organizer and Political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.
  • For an e-Business visa: An Invitation letter from the host and an ID card/Passport of the host.
  • For an e-Medical visa: A letter from the Indian hospital or medical center where the applicant will be treated.

To process your e-visa more efficiently, we recommend you take the following measures:

  • Regularly check your email for results.
  • COVID-19 insurance (optional): you can include this document to boost your chances of approval.

After completing the essential document preparation, you can begin applying for an Indian e-visa by filling out the online form, then following our instructions, and ultimately receiving your approved e-visa by email within a maximum of 03 days.

Apply for an Indian e-Visa from Albania

The following are four simple steps Albanian citizens can follow to apply for an e-Visa to India:

  • Step 1: During this step, you will select the type of e-Visa you want and the processing time you want. You must provide your personal information and passport information.
  • Step 2: Double-check all the information provided, then you must pay the e-Visa fee online before submitting the form. After that, you only need to check your email for any further information or updates from the site. Then, all you need to do is check your email for any further updates or information. Documentation may be required to process your Indian visa.
  • Step 3: Your email will let you know the status of your visa application after a few working days. The processing time for your India visa will vary depending on what type of processing time you specified. Following approval, applicants must: Print out your e-Visa in advance of your trip. When you arrive in India, you will need to present all of the above documents along with your visa.
  • Step 4: Present your Indian visa at the airport or seaport so it can be stamped. When you reach the immigration desk, get your Indian visa stamped into your passport and you're ready to go!

Indian e-Visa fee for Albanian citizens Indian e-Visa fee for Albanian citizens

Indian e-Visa fee for Albanian citizens

For an India e-Visa application, you must pay two different types of India e-Visa fees: the government and service fees. Indian authorities regulate the Government fee, which cannot be adjusted.

If you choose one of the following 03 service options, the service fee correspondingly varies, depending on your situation:

  • Normal: You will receive your Visa within 03 business days if you use our basic application service.
  • Urgent: You won't have to wait long with this choice because it might assist you to receive your Visa within 24 hours.
  • Super Urgent: If you need a Visa in an emergency and have little time, this type of service allows you to get one in around 05 business hours.

Payment techniques include electronic transactions and wire transfers. With electronic payment, you can select a payment unit such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or PayPal.