Albania

🇦🇱

Phone Code

+355

Capital

Tirana

Population

2.8 Million

Native Name

Shqipëria

Region

Europe

Southern Europe

Timezone

Central European Time

UTC+01:00

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Albania is a Balkan country on the Adriatic and Ionian coasts, offering travelers dramatic mountain scenery, ancient archaeological sites, Ottoman-era towns, and pristine beaches. Tirana, the vibrant capital, blends communist-era architecture with trendy cafes and colorful buildings. Albania provides accessible entry for most Western visitors and features UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Butrint, Gjirokastër, and Berat alongside the Albanian Riviera's emerging beach resorts.

Visa Requirements for Albania

Albania offers visa-free entry for citizens of the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many other countries for tourist and business stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond their intended departure date. Those requiring visas should apply at an Albanian embassy or consulate, submitting a completed application form, passport photographs, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and financial means documentation. Albania also accepts valid Schengen, UK, or US visas for visa-free entry.

Common Visa Types

Visa-Free Entry

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period without requiring a visa.

For tourism, business meetings, conferences, and short-term visits by citizens of eligible countries including US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia.

Entry with Valid Schengen/US/UK Visa

Stay duration matches the validity of the Schengen/US/UK visa, up to 90 days.

Travelers holding valid multiple-entry Schengen, US, or UK visas can enter Albania visa-free.

Type C Visa (Short-Stay)

Single, double, or multiple entry for stays up to 90 days within 180-day period.

For tourism, business, cultural visits, conferences for nationals of countries requiring visas for Albania.

Type D Visa (Long-Stay)

Valid for stays exceeding 90 days; leads to temporary residence permit.

For work, study, family reunification, or long-term residence requiring sponsorship from Albanian employer, university, or family member.

Important Travel Information

Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Albania. Ensure you have blank pages for entry stamps.

Visa-free travelers can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Overstaying can result in fines, deportation, or entry bans.

Register with local police within 24 hours if staying in private accommodation. Hotels handle registration automatically.

Cities with missions

Where this country maintains embassies or consulates

Tirana
Hosted missions

Embassies in Albania

These foreign embassies and consulates are based here. Choose a mission to open its in-depth guide and contact details.

United Kingdom

Albania

Tirana
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United States

Albania

Tirana
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