Albania
General visa requirements for travelling to Albania. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Tourist visa (GCC Seasonal Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Seasonal visa-free entry valid only from May 1 to September 30 each year.
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Nationality
GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) have seasonal visa-free access from May 1 to September 30.
Eligible countries: Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (Americas Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
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Nationality
Schengen Annex II countries from Americas enjoy 90-day visa-free entry.
Eligible countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (U.S. Citizens 1-Year Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entry
- Single entry
To restart the one-year limit, must depart Albania and remain out for at least 90 days. Shorter trips do not reset the limit.
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Nationality
U.S. citizens may stay in Albania for up to one year without a residence permit.
Eligible countries: United States of America
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (Additional Schengen Annex II Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Additional Schengen Annex II countries enjoy 90-day visa-free entry.
Eligible countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (E-Visa for Major Asian and African Nations)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5-9 business days
- Fee
- $70 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
E-visas are for tourism, transit, and noncommercial business activities. Working with this document is prohibited. Government visa fees are strictly non-refundable per Law 79/2021.
Eligibility
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Nationality
E-visa available for citizens of over 100 countries including major Asian and African nations.
Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania, United Republic of
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Purpose of visit
E-visas are for tourism, transit, and noncommercial business activities. Working with this document is prohibited.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 47mm x 36mm, no older than 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient for stay; Months required: 3
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Albania; Minimum coverage: Full duration of visa
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Online visa application form; Form url: https://e-visa.al/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card, PayPal; Amount: 70
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Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application form at e-visa.al with personal and passport details.
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Document gathering
Prepare and upload required documents: passport copy, photo, travel insurance, accommodation proof, flight reservation, bank statements.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee online using credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
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Processing wait
Wait for application processing and approval.
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa electronically via email.
Tourist visa (Five Nations 90-Day Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea enjoy 90-day visa-free stay in Albania.
Eligible countries: Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea (Republic of), New Zealand
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (Additional Countries Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Additional countries outside Schengen Annex II with visa-free access: Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, and Turkey.
Eligible countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Turkey
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (Schengen Annex II Exceptions)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-30 business days
- Fee
- $70 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Despite being on Schengen Annex II list, these countries are specifically excluded from Albania's visa-free policy.
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Nationality
Schengen Annex II exceptions that require visa for Albania: Dominica, East Timor, Grenada, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu.
Eligible countries: Dominica, Grenada, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Palau, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 47mm x 36mm, no older than 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient income; Months required: 3
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Albania; Minimum coverage: Visa duration
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Albania visa application form; Form url: https://punetejashtme.gov.al/
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Hotel booking
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must cover full stay: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare required documents: application form, passport, photos, travel insurance, accommodation, flight bookings, financial proof.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at nearest Albanian embassy or consulate.
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Document submission
Submit application and documents at embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa application fee at embassy.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing.
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy/consulate.
Tourist visa (UK Citizens 90-Day Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
British citizens can travel to Albania visa-free for up to 90 days.
Eligible countries: United Kingdom
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (EU/EEA Citizens 90-Day Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Based on Law No. 79/2021 'On foreigners' and Decision of Council of Ministers No. 858, dated 29.12.2021.
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Nationality
EU/EEA citizens enjoy 90-day visa-free entry to Albania within any 180-day period.
Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
Tourist visa (Schengen Non-EU 90-Day Visa-Free)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Schengen Area non-EU citizens enjoy 90-day visa-free entry to Albania.
Eligible countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3