Albanian passport
| Albanian passport | |
|---|---|
The front cover of a contemporary Albanian biometric passport. | |
| Type | Passport |
| Issued by | Albania |
| First issued | 24 March 2009 (biometric passport) |
| Purpose | Identification and travel abroad |
| Eligibility | Albanian citizenship |
| Expiration | 5 years for under 16 year olds 10 years otherwise |
| Cost | L7,500 for standard applications L18,000 for priority applications |
The Albanian passport (Albanian: Pasaporta shqiptare) is a travel document issued by the Ministry of the Interior to Albanian citizens to enable them to travel abroad. They are also used as proof of identity within the country, alongside national identity cards (letërnjoftime).
The passport costs 7,500 lekë and is valid for 10 years, provided the applicant is at least 16 years old. For citizens under the age of 16, passports are issued with a 5-year validity.
The Albanian biometric passport meets all standards set by International Civil Aviation Organization.
A priority service is available for an additional fee. Priority passports (Pasaporta me procedurë të shpejtë) are issued within 3 days of the application.