TIRANA, Aug. 14 /ATA/ – Albania has digitised its visa application process, replacing manual procedures and in-person submissions at counters with an electronic system that allows foreign nationals to apply for and track their applications online.
Besmir Meta, an IT specialist at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, said the e-Visa system, developed by the National Agency of Information Society (AKSHI), had modernised the visa application process for foreign nationals who require a visa to visit Albania.
“Visa issuance in Albania used to be a manual process, requiring applicants to appear in person at counters and submit documents by hand. This created irregularities and difficulties in reading data,” Meta said.
Since 2020, Albania has moved to a fully digital visa application system through e-Visa, he said.
The system allows applicants’ data and supporting documents to be registered electronically, improving the accuracy of information and eliminating errors that could arise from manual data entry.
Another advantage of the system is that applicants can access their applications and track their status step by step until the visa is issued, depending on the type of visa.
The e-Visa system reduces the need for in-person procedures and provides applicants with a simpler, faster and more secure visa application process.
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