Albania
Republic of Albania
At a glance
Albania visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Albania depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Albania, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Official sources
Last checked 2026-07-16
Good to know
- Whether you need a visa for Albania depends on your nationality: nationals listed in the official visa-regime table can enter visa-free, while all others must obtain a visa before travelling.
- You can enter Albania without a visa if you hold a valid, previously-used multiple-entry Schengen visa, or a valid visa/residence permit from an EU country, the USA or the UK — but you must leave Albania no later than 3 days after that document expires. Holders of a 10-year UAE residence permit (valid at least one year) may also enter visa-free.
- Seasonal regime: citizens of Saudi Arabia and Qatar may enter visa-free for tourism from 15 April 2026 until 31 December 2026 on a passport.
- A Type 'C' (short-stay) visa allows a stay of 90 days within any 180-day period (single, double or multiple entry; validity up to 5 years). A Type 'D' visa is for stays longer than 90 days.
- Nationals who need a visa apply through the official online system at e-visa.al or at the nearest Albanian embassy. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the requested visa and have at least 2 blank pages. No visa fee is published on this page.
Been to Albania already?
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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Albania — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Albania
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 92 countries can currently enter Albania visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Albania they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Albania’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Albania runs on 220V with plug types C, F. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Albania.
Full power guide for AlbaniaLocation
Light & dark
Tirana swings from 9-hour winter days to 15 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:34.
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