Before you apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria, you should read this guide. Albania is not a common destination for Nigerians who wish to study abroad. However, if your funds are modest and you would like to study abroad at a lower cost, you should apply for an Albania student visa.
**What is Albania Student visa?**
An Albania student visa is known as a Visa Type ‘D’ or Long-stay visa.
The Visa Type ‘D’ is issued to individuals who wish to enter Albania and reside in the territory for longer than 90 days. The visa issued to the foreigner may allow single, double or multiple entries into Albania.
A student visa is issued to foreigners who wish to reside in Albania for longer than 90 days with the intention of attending a school in the country.
**What are Albania Student visa requirements for Nigerian Citizens?**
There are a few essential documents which you must have before you apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria. These documents are:
1- An acceptance letter: After you have gained admission into an approved educational institution in Albania, you will receive an acceptance letter from the institution. Without this letter, you can not apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria.
2- Two identical and recent passport photographs.
3- An international passport: This passport should be valid and should also have 2 blank pages in it. The blank pages will be used for entry and exit stamps.
4- Visa application form: Fill the visa application form as directed. Do not be dishonest when you fill this form.
5- Proof that you have paid the necessary visa application fee.
6- A valid travel health insurance: This insurance policy should be valid for the period of your stay in Albania. Click [HERE](https://naijagoingabroad.com.ng/interactive-order-platform/) to order for a valid, verifiable travel health insurance for your Albania student visa application in Nigeria.
7- Educational certificates and transcripts: These documents should show that you are qualified to study in Albania.
8- **A flight itinerary** showing the dates you intend to enter and leave Albania. Click **HERE** to order for your flight reservation for free (terms and conditions apply)
9- Proof of sufficient funds: You should provide documents that show that you have enough money to pay for your travel, accommodation, tuition and living expenses in Albania.
The documents you can submit for this purpose include:
– A recently acquired bank statement
– A recent credit card statement
– Documents that prove you have a source of income
10- Proof that you have made a partial or full payment of your tuition.
11- A police certificate stating that you are not a criminal; and are of good behavior.
12- Proof that you are proficient in either Albanian or English Language.
13- Proof that you have made arrangements for your accommodation in Albania. If your school is yet to provide you with an on-campus accommodation, you should **get a hotel reservation voucher**. Click **HERE** to order for your valid, verifiable hotel reservation.
14- Additional requirements for minors
Minors who are applying for an Albania student Visa should also have:
– A letter of consent from the parents or guardians of the minor.
– Proof that the parents or guardians of the minor can pay for the minor’s stay in Albania.
– Copy of the Parent/ guardians international passport or ID card.
15- Additional requirements for people with a sponsor
If some or all of the cost of traveling, studying and living in Albania will be covered by a sponsor, you need the following documents:
– A letter from your sponsor stating who they are and what expenses they will cover.
– A means of identification (A copy of their international passport bio metrics page)
– Proof that they have sufficient funds to sponsor a student in Albania
Make a clear photocopy of each document that will be submitted.
**Why study in Albania**
Despite the fact that Albania is not the first choice for many Nigerian students, there are some reasons why you should study in Albania.
1- There are many high-quality educational institutions in Albania. The tuition of the schools in Albania are cheap when compared to the tuition fee of schools in other countries within Europe.
2- There are research opportunities available for students In Albania.
3- Certificates and transcripts obtained from approved institutions in Albania are recognized and accepted all around the world.
4- The cost of living in Albania is low.
5- Studying in Albania will provide you with the opportunity to learn a new language; Albanian. This will be an added advantage when you are looking for a job.
6- Albanians are welcoming to foreigners and are quite hospitable.
**How to apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria: step by step**
Below is a simplified explanation of how to apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria.
1- Gain admission:
Apply to be admitted into a school in Albania. After you have gained admission into an educational institution in Albania, obtain a letter of acceptance.
2- Fill the [visa application form](https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/MPJ/9759/MPJ_9759_n3_s1_web.aspx?service_code=9759)
Sign up on the Embassy of Albania website for Egypt and begin the visa application process. Fill the visa application form and attach all the requested documents.
3- Submit the visa application form
If your application is assessed and meets the requirements, you will be informed that your application has accepted. In this case, you will be asked to pay a visa application fee. Other details such as how to pay your visa fee will be supplied by the consul.
– If the documents that you attached to your visa application were insufficient or unclear, you will be asked to upload more documents.
– If your application and the documents you submitted show that you do not meet all the requirements, Your application will be refused.
4- Pay visa fee
If your visa application was accepted, pay the visa application fee. You will be contacted by the embassy after paying the visa application fee. You will be asked to go to the consul with all the documents you uploaded, a receipt showing payment of your visa fees and all other required documents.
5- Submit documents
Before going to the embassy, be informed that the Embassy of Albania is not available in Nigeria. Hence, you have to [travel to Egypt to apply for Albania student visa](https://naijagoingabroad.com.ng/visa-application/how-to-apply-for-egypt-tourist-visa-in-nigeria/). On the day of your appointment, you will submit all the documents and will be interviewed. After submitting all the relevant documents, you will have to wait for up to 15 days to collect your documents and find out if you were granted or refused the student visa.
If your application for a student visa is refused, you can appeal the decision. However, no appeal guarantees that you will be given an Albania student visa.
**Albania online visa application**
To apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria, you must begin the visa application process online. The online application will be used to verify that you meet all the visa requirements. It is only after your online visa application is accepted that you can pay the visa application fee and book a visa appointment.
**Albania Visa appointment in Nigeria/booking appointment for Albania visa**
To book a visa appointment, you must first complete the online visa application process. After your online visa application is accepted and you have paid your visa fee, you will receive a call from the consul.
The consul will then fix a date when you can come to the embassy, submit your documents and be interviewed.
**FAQs on how to apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria**
How much is Albania tourist visa fees in Nigerians?
After your online visa application has been accepted, you will be told how much your visa fee is and you will be told how to pay the fee.
How to find Albania visa application form online?
You can find the Albania visa application form [HERE](https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/MPJ/9759/MPJ_9759_n3_s1_web.aspx?service_code=9759).
What is Albania visa processing time?
After submitting your documents at the embassy, It could take up to 2 weeks before your visa application is processed. In cases where further checks and verifications are required, it could take as long as 1 month for your visa to be issued.
Where is Albania embassy address in Nigeria – Abuja, Lagos?
There is no Embassy of Albania in Nigeria. If you wish to apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria, you will have to use the Embassy of Albania in Cairo, Egypt.
Embassy of Albania
27 El Gezira Al Wosta, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Contact information
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone Number: + 202 27361815/4321
Fax: + 2020 27356966
Consul mobile: +20 1278159700
**Conclusion**
This article is a simplified guide on applying for an Albania student visa. For more information on how to apply for Albania Student visa in Nigeria, contact the embassy of Albania in Egypt.
If you have not taken our **free visa eligibility test**, we advise you take the test now in order to properly plan your application.
Sheriff Adeniyi
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