Albania entry requirements, by passport
What you need to get into Albania depends on the passport in your hand. Find yours below: the visa or e-authorisation, how long you can stay, the official fee and the government page to apply on.
25 of 33 passports verified on official pages.
What each passport needs
| Passport | To get in | Stay | Document and fee | Apply | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa-free | up to 1 year | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Canada | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Mexico | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Germany | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| France | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Italy | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Spain | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Russia | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
| Türkiye | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Israel | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | up to 90 days in any 180, tourism only | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| India | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
| China (mainland) | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Hong Kong SAR | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Taiwan | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Japan | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Thailand | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
| Vietnam | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
| Philippines | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
| Indonesia | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
| Australia | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | Nothing to apply for | Official page | Verified |
| Nigeria | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
| South Africa | Visa needed before you fly | up to 90 days in any 180 | Albanian type C visa: apply online at e-visa.al, then hand in the documents at an Albanian consulate, honorary consulate or contracted agency once the application is acceptedOfficial fee: Set by reciprocity (Council of Ministers Decision No. 569 of 3 Oct 2018); not published online, shown when applyingApply: Visa issued up to 15 days after the application is accepted (up to 30 days in exceptional cases); apply well ahead | Official page | Likely |
Verified means NUM read it on a government page on 10–11 Oct 2026. Likely means a reputable source says it and one official page agreed. Not checked yet means NUM could not confirm it: use the official page. Fees are as published on that date and can change.
The rules everyone meets at the border
Passport
Visa-free visitors: valid at least 3 months beyond your planned departure and issued within the previous 10 years (MFA). Visa holders: valid at least 3 months beyond the visa's expiry, with 2 blank pages (MFA). US State Dept says 3 months from arrival; FCDO 3 months after you leave. Passports reported lost or stolen are refused. Safe standard: 3 months beyond the day you leave.
Arrival card
No arrival card for most visitors.
Border systems for every visitor
None. Albania is outside the EU and Schengen, so EES and ETIAS do not apply.
Onward ticket
A return ticket may be requested at the border.
Proof of funds
May be requested at the border. Indicative amount: ALL 5,000 per adult per day and ALL 2,500 per minor per day. The Chinese Embassy in Albania states the same rule as about EUR 50 per adult and EUR 25 per minor per day, in lek, convertible cash or a credit card with enough limit.
Travel insurance
Not listed as an entry requirement by FCDO.
Vaccinations
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk (US State Dept: travellers aged 1 year or over).
Cash to declare at customs
Cash limit on entry and exit: ALL 1,000,000 (about USD 9,500) per US State Dept. Declare anything prohibited or subject to tax or duty (FCDO).
Medicines, vapes and banned items
Importing or exporting narcotic and psychotropic medicines is prohibited; carry prescription medicine in its original packaging with the doctor's prescription. Weapons, endangered wildlife and plants are strictly regulated, and counterfeit or pirated goods are prohibited.
Travelling with children
Visa applicants under 18 must include parental or guardian consent.
Work, study, working holiday and nomad visas
Every official route NUM found for Albania. You apply directly with the government.
Work permits
Foreign employees of Albanian employers
Stay: Usually 1 year, renewable
Employment contract; application via e-Albania (details not re-verified this session)
Study
Students admitted to an Albanian institution
Stay: Duration of studies
Admission letter, funds, accommodation (not re-verified this session)
Digital nomad
Remote workers employed by or contracting for companies outside Albania
Stay: Up to 1 year, renewable (law allows up to 5 years in total)
Proof of remote work, income, accommodation and health insurance; apply via e-Albania (not re-verified this session)
Long stay
Anyone planning to stay more than 90 days in 180 (except US citizens up to 1 year); required before applying for a residence permit
Stay: Over 90 days; leads to a residence permit
Apply via e-visa.al or an Albanian mission
Foreign retirees with a pension
Stay: 1 year, renewable
Proof of pension income and accommodation (not re-verified this session)
Family
Family members of Albanian citizens or foreign residents
Stay: Linked to sponsor
Proof of relationship and sponsor status (not re-verified this session)
Business
Visa-exempt visitors may make business trips within the 90/180 rule
Stay: Up to 90 days in 180
Invitation for visa applicants
Tourist
Nationals not visa-exempt who do not qualify for the Schengen/EU/US/UK visa or residence-permit exemption (Iranians always need a visa)
Stay: Up to 90 days in any 180; single, double or multiple entry, validity up to 5 years
Online application at e-visa.al or at an Albanian mission; passport valid 3 months beyond the visa with 2 blank pages; may be asked for invitation, return ticket, accommodation, funds (ALL 5,000/adult/day)
What changed, and what is coming
Your checklist, with the dates it is due
NUM builds it for your passport and your travel dates: the authorisation and when to apply, the arrival card and the day it opens, what to carry at the border, your own country's exit rules, and a calendar file for every deadline.
Every document here is issued by a government, and the official link is the only place to get it. Most arrival cards and many authorisations are free. NUM is not a visa service and cannot apply for anything. Rules change without notice: the official page always has the final word.