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You need a visa for Albania if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Albania, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Albania Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Albania. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Albania may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond intended stay
  • Recent passport photo with white background
  • Hotel reservation or accommodation proof
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds (EUR 50/day minimum)
  • Travel insurance covering medical expenses

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Albania as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months at the time of applying for a visa

    Travelers require a passport to enter Albania. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months when applying for an Albanian visa. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

    Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs - Republic of Albania Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Albania

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Albania.

    Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Albania.

    Last checked 2026-07-22
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Albania. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    • The visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa previously used in one of the Schengen states or valid residence permits for one of the Schengen states; -Holders of valid multiple-entry US or UK visas previously used in the country of issuance or have a valid resident permit in the US or UK; -Holders of a 10-year resident permit for the United Arab Emirates, valid not less than one year from the moment of entry; -Nationals who can enter and stay without a visa in the Schengen area.
    Last checked 2026-07-22

A look at Albania

  • Crystal clear turquoise waters of the Albanian Riviera with Ksamil beach and islands in the distance
    The Albanian Riviera — Europe's last unspoiled Mediterranean coastline
  • Colorful buildings and Skanderbeg Square in downtown Tirana with mountains in the background
    Tirana — Albania's vibrant capital blending Ottoman heritage with modern energy
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site of Berat showing the famous thousand windows architecture on the hillside
    Berat — The City of a Thousand Windows, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure
  • Stone houses and Ottoman architecture of Gjirokaster old town with the castle overlooking the valley
    Gjirokaster — The City of Stone, another UNESCO World Heritage gem

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