Albania study D visa from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (e-visa.al source)
Which visa do you need to study in Albania (long stay) from Algeria?
For formal study, you need a national D visa (long stay) then a residence permit, after admission to an Albanian institution. Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the visa + enrolment; the in-country residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: e-visa.al
At a glance
- Who for
- Formal study
- Document
- D visa + residence permit
- Route
- Consular / e-visa.al (D)
- Prerequisite
- Admission to an Albanian institution
- On arrival
- Residence permit (referred to adviser)
- Funds
- to prove
- Decision
- Albanian authorities
- Passport
- valid ≥ 3 months beyond
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission letter from the Albanian institution
- Proof of funds
- Medical insurance
- Criminal-record certificate (if applicable)
- Standard photos
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
From an Albanian institution.
- 2Build the D-visa file
Admission, funds, insurance.
- 3Submit the D visa
A OuiVisa partner agency prepares the file.
- 4Enter Albania on the D visa
Within its validity.
- 5On arrival: residence permit
In-country step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| D visa (long stay) | per schedule — to confirm |
| Residence permit (on arrival) | referred to a licensed adviser |
| Funds required | to prove |
Long studies in Albania go through a national D visa then a residence permit, after admission to an institution. The residence permit on arrival is referred to a licensed adviser. Fees to confirm on e-visa.al / punetejashtme.gov.al.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step?
Getting admission from an Albanian institution before applying for the D visa.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists enrolment + the visa; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Do I need a visa if I already hold a Schengen visa?
Not in principle: if you hold a valid, previously-used multiple-entry Schengen visa (or a valid Schengen/US/UK residence permit), you are exempt from the Albanian e-Visa for a short stay. Otherwise, the e-Visa is mandatory before boarding — check your situation on e-visa.al.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Albanian authorities' discretion; OuiVisa (or a partner agency) prepares and submits the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
Ready to prepare your Albania study D visa?
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