Albania Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 1 | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | 1 | Yes | No |
Passports
A passport valid for a minimum of 3 months from their date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above to enter Albania except for British and EU-nationals who can travel to Albania with their (1) ID card, which is valid for a minimum of 3 months from their date of entry.
Passport Note
Passports should be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the date of entry into Albania for visa free stays and passports should be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the expiration date of the visa.
Visas
Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Albania of up to 90 days within a 6-month period. United States citizens may stay in Albania without a visa for up to a year.
Citizens of the following countries also do not need a visa to enter Albania: Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain (valid until 31 Dec 2024), Barbados, Belarus (for a stay of 30 days), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman (valid until 31 Dec 2024), Qatar (valid until 31 Dec 2024), Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Saudi Arabia (valid until 31 Dec 2024), Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand (valid until 31 Dec 2024), Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Types and Cost
For visitors who do require a visa, short- and long-term visas are available. Costs vary according to the applicant's nationality; contact the consulate or embassy for details.
Validity
Short-term visa: up to 90 days within a 180-day period; long-term visa: more than 90 days within a 180-day period.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section of embassy).
Working days
Allow seven days for visa processing.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
U.S. Embassy in Albania
Telephone: +355 4 2247 285.
Website: https://al.usembassy.gov/
Address: , Rruga Stavro Vinjau, 14, Tirana, ,
Opening times:
Embassy of the Republic of Albania in the UK
Telephone: +44 207 828 8897.
Website: http://www.ambasadat.gov.al/united-kingdom/en
Address: , 33 St George's Drive, London, SW1V 4DG,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Consular services: Mon/Wed 0900-1400.
Embassy of the Republic of Albania in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 223 4942.
Website: http://www.ambasadat.gov.al/usa/
Address: NW, 2100 S Street, Washington, DC, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1500 (embassy).
British Embassy in Albania
Telephone: +355 4 223 4973.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-tirana
Address: , Rruga Skenderbeg 12, Tirana, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thurs 0830-1300 and 1400-1700, Fri 0830-1430.
