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Albania visa requirements by passport

Holders of 197 passports can enter Albania without applying at an embassy: 88 visa-free and 109 with an eVisa. The other 1 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Albania, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official Albania eVisa website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Albania.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

e-visa.al

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania (visa regime page, read in a browser) (checked 30 September 2026)

Visas and permits that Albania accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Albania with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

Recent rule changes for Albania

  • 1 January 2026 · Indonesia, Oman and Thailand

    Albania's 2025 seasonal visa exemption ended: an e-Visa is needed again

    Now eVisaSource

Entry rules for Albania by passport

Visa free88 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eVisa109 passports

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 1 passports

Albania entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Albania without a visa?

Holders of 88 passports can enter Albania visa-free: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Albania?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territory, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, e-visa.al; other sites add service fees.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Albania?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 90 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Albania entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Albania's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.