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Who needs a visa for Albania?

Entry rules for Albania by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 102 countries and territories can visit Albania without a visa, most for up to 90 days. Everyone else, 95 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
102
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
95

About 4.7 bn people (58% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Albania: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Council of Ministers of AlbaniaNauru: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Albania entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days in any 18086China, United States, Brazil, MexicoCouncil of Ministers of Albania
Visa-free, with conditions90 days in any 18014United Arab Emirates, Timor-Leste, Solomon Islands, SamoaCouncil of Ministers of Albania
Visa-freeNot stated2Saudi Arabia, QatarCouncil of Ministers of Albania
With another visa or permit90 days in any 18096India, Indonesia, Pakistan, NigeriaCouncil of Ministers of Albania
With another visa or permit90 days in any 18096India, Indonesia, Pakistan, NigeriaCouncil of Ministers of Albania
With another visa or permit90 days in any 18096India, Indonesia, Pakistan, NigeriaCouncil of Ministers of Albania
Visa requiredAs granted95India, Indonesia, Pakistan, NigeriaCouncil of Ministers of Albania

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: China, the US, Brazil and 83 more

86 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked 1. Lista e shteteve, shtetasit e të cilëve hyjnë pa vizë në Republikën e Shqipërisë dhe dokumenti që duhet të paraqesinIn English: 1. List of states whose citizens enter the Republic of Albania without a visa, and the document they must present

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked * Shtetasit e shteteve të shënuara me simbolin (*), për të qëndruar më shumë se 90 ditë në 180 ditë duhet të pajisen me vizë të tipit “D”, me qëllim aplikimin për leje qëndrimi.In English: * Citizens of the states marked (*) must obtain a type D visa to stay more than 90 days in 180 days, in order to apply for a residence permit.

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180 with conditions: the UAE, Timor-Leste, the Solomon Islands and 11 more

14 nationalities

Nationals who are visa-exempt in the Schengen area (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806).

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked Përjashtohen nga detyrimi për t’u pajisur me vizë për të hyrë dhe qëndruar në Republikën e Shqipërisë deri në 90 ditë për 180 ditë [...] shtetasit e shteteve,: [...] c) që hyjnë dhe qëndrojnë në shtetet e zonës Shengen pa vizë;In English: Exempt from the visa requirement to enter and stay in Albania for up to 90 days in 180 days are citizens of states [...] c) that enter and stay in the Schengen states without a visa

Visa-free: Saudi Arabia and Qatar

2 nationalities

Tourism only, with a passport; from 15 Apr 2026 until 31 Dec 2026.

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked 3. Lista e shteteve, shtetasit e të cilave hyjnë pa vizë për motive turistike në Republikën e Shqipërisë dhe me dokumentin “pasaportë” për një periudhë të kufizuar, nga data 15 prill deri më 31 dhjetor 2026.In English: 3. List of states whose citizens enter Albania without a visa for tourism, with a passport, for a limited period from 15 April to 31 December 2026.

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days in any 180: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 93 more

96 nationalities

Visa-free with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit; leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens.

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked a) që janë të pajisur me një vizë të vlefshme Shengen me shumë hyrje-dalje, me kushtin që kjo vizë të jetë përdorur më parë në njërin nga shtetet e zonës Shengen apo personat të jenë pajisur me leje të vlefshme qëndrimi në njërin nga shtetet e zonës Shengen.In English: a) holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa that has already been used in a Schengen state, or of a valid residence permit of a Schengen state

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days in any 180: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 93 more

96 nationalities

Visa-free with a valid multiple-entry EU, US or UK visa already used in that country, or a valid EU, US or UK residence permit (electronic format accepted); leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens.

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked b) që janë të pajisur me vizë të vlefshme me shumë hyrje-dalje apo leje qëndrimi të vlefshme, të lëshuar nga vendet e Bashkimit Evropian, Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës dhe Britania e Madhe e Irlanda e Veriut, përfshirë edhe në formatin elektronikIn English: b) holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or valid residence permit issued by EU countries, the United States or the United Kingdom, including in electronic format

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days in any 180: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 93 more

96 nationalities

Visa-free with a 10-year UAE residence permit valid at least 1 more year on entry; not for Iranian citizens.

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked ç) që janë të pajisur me leje qëndrimi 10-vjeçare, e lëshuar nga autoritetet e Emirateve të Bashkuara Arabe, e vlefshme jo më pak se një vit nga momenti i hyrjes;In English: ç) holders of a 10-year residence permit issued by the UAE authorities, valid for at least one year from the date of entry

Visa required: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 92 more

95 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Albania, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked Lista e vendeve, shtetasit e të cilëve hyjnë me vizë në Republikën e Shqipërisë dhe përfaqësitë ku mund të bëhet aplikimi, si dhe tarifa përkatëse e shërbimit me vizëIn English: List of countries whose citizens enter Albania with a visa, where to apply and the visa fees (Annex 4; its last row, 'Të tjera' / others, applies at the nearest Albanian embassy)

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 90 days in any 180 (nationals who are visa-exempt in the Schengen area (Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806)).

Visa-free with a 10-year UAE residence permit valid at least 1 more year on entry; not for Iranian citizens. Stay: 90 days in any 180. This applies to 96 nationalities, including India, Pakistan, Vietnam and 93 more.

Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked ç) që janë të pajisur me leje qëndrimi 10-vjeçare, e lëshuar nga autoritetet e Emirateve të Bashkuara Arabe, e vlefshme jo më pak se një vit nga momenti i hyrjes;In English: ç) holders of a 10-year residence permit issued by the UAE authorities, valid for at least one year from the date of entry

UAE residents, any passport: Visa-free only with a 10-year UAE residence permit, 90 days in any 180. The permit needs at least 1 year of validity left on entry; ordinary 2- or 3-year residence visas do not qualify. A used multiple-entry Schengen, EU, US or UK visa, or a Schengen, EU, US or UK residence permit, also qualifies. Source: Council of Ministers of Albania (decision on the criteria for visas), checked 1 Nov 2026. See Albania in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, e-visa.al. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Albania, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Albania?

It depends on your passport: 102 nationalities are visa-free and 95 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Albania?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Albania (Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked 1 Nov 2026). Or visa-free with a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa already used in a Schengen state, or a valid Schengen residence permit; leave within 3 days of its expiry; not for Iranian citizens. Stay: 90 days in any 180.

Do US citizens need a visa for Albania?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Albania visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 (Council of Ministers of Albania (Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text, Official Publications Centre), checked 1 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for an Albania visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at e-visa.al.

Can UAE residents visit Albania more easily?

Some can. Visa-free with a 10-year UAE residence permit valid at least 1 more year on entry; not for Iranian citizens. Stay: 90 days in any 180. See “If you live in the UAE” above.

Sources and changes

  1. Decision no. 858/2021, consolidated text (Official Publications Centre)qbz.gov.al · checked 1 Nov 2026
  2. Visa regime for foreigners (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)punetejashtme.gov.al · checked 1 Nov 2026
  3. Albanian e-Visa system (official)e-visa.al · checked 1 Nov 2026
  1. Albania: 90 days in any 180 for visa-exempt nationals
  2. All groups checked against Council of Ministers of Albania; Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

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