🇦🇱Albania Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Albania?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 88 enter Albania visa-free and 110 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.
Visa-free
88
nationalities
E-visa
110
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Transit visa for Albania
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (punetejashtme.gov.al), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Albania visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Albania applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TunisiaE-visa
- TogoE-visa
- United KingdomVisa-freeStay: 90 days within 180 days
- United StatesVisa-free
- ItalyVisa-freeStay: 90 days within 180 days
- AlgeriaE-visa
- RussiaE-visa
- SenegalE-visa
- GermanyVisa-freeStay: 90 days within 180 days
- CanadaVisa-freeStay: 90 days within 180 days
- FranceVisa-freeStay: 90 days within 180 days
- BeninE-visa
- Côte d'IvoireE-visa
- ArgentinaVisa-freeStay: 90 days within 180 days
- CameroonE-visa
- HaitiE-visa
- Burkina FasoE-visa
- GuineaE-visa
- NigeriaE-visa
- MaliE-visa
Albania visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Albania publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | |||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 20 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | 1 year (renewable) | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family Reunification | Family | 1 year | 20 business days | Portal | |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 10 business days | Portal |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Tirana
Population
2,751,250
Currency
Albanian lek (ALL Lek)
Languages
Albanian
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+355
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Area
28,748 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
28 November - Independence Day
Internet domain
.al
About
Albania is a country in the Western Balkans bordered by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It is a parliamentary republic transitioning to a market economy. The country is known for its diverse geography from mountains to coastlines.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, follow authorities' advice
Transport
- Drive carefully, avoid at night
Natural risks(Possible earthquakes and floods)
- Follow seismic alerts
Health(Limited healthcare system outside Tirana)
- Standard vaccines recommended
- Travel insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register your trip with the consulate
- Have copies of documents
- Use location apps
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Tirana · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
Partner links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Guides to prepare your trip
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Albania?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Albania across 198 nationalities: 88 visa-free, 110 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →Do you need a transit visa for Albania?▾
Albania issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Albania?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall moderate risk level, with urban crime and occasional political instability.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Albania?▾
The official currency is Albanian lek (ALL Lek). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Albania?▾
The capital of Albania is Tirana. The main spoken languages are: Albanian.
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