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Valid passport. A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of transit is usually required.

Onward Ticket. Proof of a confirmed flight ticket to a third country (not returning to the country of origin) within the allowed transit period (often 24–72 hours).

Nationality Eligibility. Travelers from certain countries may need a transit visa even for airside transit, while others (e.g., EU, US, Canada passport holders) are often exempt.

Visa for Final Destination. If the destination country requires a visa, it must be obtained prior to transit, and proof may be required during transit.

Proof of Sufficient Funds. Hold proof of sufficient funds to cover reasonable expences.

Layover Duration. Must be within the country’s allowed visa-free transit period (e.g., 24 hours in China, 72 hours in some Gulf countries). Longer stays may require a transit visa.

Clean Travel Record. No bans or restrictions in the transit country, as immigration systems may flag travelers with prior violations.

Airline and Airport Rules. Compliance with specific airline or airport policies, as some may enforce stricter checks (e.g., boarding only with confirmed transit visa).

Passport copy. Photocopy of the valid travel document and previous or current visas (Schengen, USA, UK etc.) or Albanian electronic/sticker visas.

Passport-type photograph. Photograph of the applicant, with dimensions 47 mm x 36 mm. (Must have been taken no earlier than 6 (six) months from the date of application taken in a white background, visibly and clearly focused. The photograph should show the person in front, with neutral expressions and open and visible eyes, in the following format only (JPEG, JPG, PNG)).

Driver's license. International proof of the ability of the driver.

Proof of accommodation. Document certifying accommodation in the territory of the Republic of Albania.

Invitation Letter. A photocopy of the host identification document is attached to the invitation. In case the invitation was made by a foreigner residing in the Republic of Albania, a photocopy of his valid residence permit should be attached to the invitation. b) The applicant for “C” visa type - tourism, as well as the foreign investor / employed / self-employed / digital mobile employee in the Republic of Albania, pensioners and users of real estate in Albania who apply for a “D” visa are exempted from the obligation to deposit the invitation.

Circulation permit. International circulation permit.

Transport license. International transport license of the vehicle (truck).

Passport copy. Photocopy of the valid travel document and previous or current visas (Schengen, USA, UK etc.) or Albanian electronic/sticker visas.

Passport-type photograph. Photograph of the applicant, with dimensions 47 mm x 36 mm. (Must have been taken no earlier than 6 (six) months from the date of application taken in a white background, visibly and clearly focused. The photograph should show the person in front, with neutral expressions and open and visible eyes, in the following format only (JPEG, JPG, PNG)).

Driver's license. International proof of the ability of the driver.

Proof of accommodation. Document certifying accommodation in the territory of the Republic of Albania.

Invitation Letter. A photocopy of the host identification document is attached to the invitation. In case the invitation was made by a foreigner residing in the Republic of Albania, a photocopy of his valid residence permit should be attached to the invitation. b) The applicant for “C” visa type - tourism, as well as the foreign investor / employed / self-employed / digital mobile employee in the Republic of Albania, pensioners and users of real estate in Albania who apply for a “D” visa are exempted from the obligation to deposit the invitation.

Circulation permit. International circulation permit.

Transport license. International transport license of the vehicle (truck).