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Albania passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Albania passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

74Visa-free

41eVisa

31Visa on arrival

52Visa required

Albania passport at a glance

With a Albania passport you can enter 74 destinations visa-free and 31 with a visa on arrival, so 105 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 41 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 52 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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Do Albania passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Albania passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa-free (90 days)
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free (180 days)
Turkey	Visa-free (90 days)
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
India	eVisa
South Africa	eVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Albania passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	3	15	21	15
Asia	17	11	14	9
Europe	41	0	0	3
North America	8	1	3	11
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	4	1	1	6

Longest visa-free stays

Where Albania passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Georgia — up to 360 days
Antigua and Barbuda — up to 180 days
Armenia — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
United Arab Emirates — up to 180 days
Andorra — up to 90 days
Austria — up to 90 days
Azerbaijan — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 74

Andorra90 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Armenia180 days
Austria90 days
Azerbaijan90 days
Barbados28 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Chile90 days
China90 days
Colombia90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica21 days
Dominican Rep.
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Hong Kong14 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Kazakhstan90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau90 days
Malaysia90 days
Malta90 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Montenegro90 days
Netherlands90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palestine
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan90 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago30 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates180 days
Vatican City90 days

eVisa 41

Visa on arrival 31

Visa required 52

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Albania passport holders visit without a visa?

Albania passport holders can visit 74 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Brazil and others. Adding the 31 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 105 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Albania passport holders?

31 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Albania passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Albania passport holders travel with an eVisa?

41 destinations let Albania passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman, Ecuador, Australia and others.

Do Albania passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Albania passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Albania passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Albania passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Albania passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Albania passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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