Visitor Visa (V-1)for 🌍 Albania citizens travelling to 🇨🇦 Canada
Albania citizens must apply for a Visitor Visa (V-1) online before travelling to Canada. Submit your application through the official government portal, upload the required documents, and pay the visa fee electronically. Approval is typically emailed within a few business days. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents7
- ✓a digital copy of your valid (not expired) passport or travel document
- ✓Bank Statements (Last 6 Months)
Last 6 months of personal and/or sponsor bank statements.
- ✓Biometrics (Fingerprints & Photo)
Required for most applicants 14–79 years old.
- ✓Completed Application Form
IMM 5257 (Temporary Resident Visa Application).
- ✓Passport-Size Photographs
2 photos meeting IRCC specifications.
- ✓Proof of Financial Support
Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay and return.
- ✓Valid passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
ℹ️What to Expect
Apply for your Visitor Visa (V-1) through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes approximately 25 days. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Canada border. The government fee is CAD 555.00. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○a letter that authorizes a minor child to travel to Canada (if applicable)
Conditional — see IRCC page for eligibility criteria
- ○Invitation Letter from Host
Required if visiting family or attending an event.
- ○Travel History Documentation
Previous visas and travel stamps strengthen application.
🌐Why Albania passport holders need a visa for Canada
Albania citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Canada. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Albania passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
🔗More Canada Visa Options
- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) →
- British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) →
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC) →
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) →
- Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) →