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Albania is a European country located in the Balkan Peninsula. It’s not a part of the EU or the Schengen Area, but in 2010 Albanians were granted visa-free entry to the EU. Now, the Albanian passport is ranked 56th when it comes to freedom of movement.
How Many Countries Can Albanians Visit Without a Visa?
Albanian citizens can visit 70 countries* without a visa. This includes the following states:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Armenia | 180 days within 1 year |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Barbados | 28 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 90 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 3 months |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 1 year |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Haiti | 3 months |
| Hong Kong | 14 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Israel | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| South Korea | 30 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macau | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 3 months |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Oman | 10 days |
| Palestine | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | up to 3 months |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 month |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
Requirements Needed for Visa-Free Travel
As an Albanian citizen, if you want to travel to a visa-free country, you need to prepare the following documents:
- Passport. You need to have a valid passport when traveling, even if you don’t need a visa. Depending on the country, the passport validity should be three months to six months.
- Travel insurance. There are a few countries you cannot enter without travel insurance. But, even if travel insurance is not required, you should purchase insurance that covers any medical emergencies that may come up.
- Bank statements (if required). Some states require you to present proof that you can support yourself during the visit.
- Proof of flight ticket. (if required). As insurance that you won’t overstay after your visa expires, some countries may ask for proof that you have purchased your flight ticket.
eVisa Available for Albanian Citizens
The following countries provide eVisas for Albanians:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Co´te d'Ivoire | 90 days |
| Djibouti | 31 days |
| Egypt | 30 days |
| Ethiopia | up to 90 days |
| Gabon | up to 6 months |
| Guinea | 90 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| India | 60 days |
| Iran | 30 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1 month |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Lesotho | 90 days |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Myanmar | 28 days |
| Pakistan | 30 days |
| Qatar | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 30 days |
| South Sudan | up tp 6 months |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days |
| Suriname | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 45 days |
| Tanzania | 3 months |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | up to 60 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 3 months |
Which Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Albanians?
Albanian nationals can get a visa on arrival when entering the countries listed below:
| Country | Allowed stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 30 days |
| Benin | 30 days / 8 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Cape Verde | 90 days |
| Comoros | 45 days |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days |
| Iran | 30 days |
| Jamaica | 90 days |
| Kenya | 3 months |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1 month |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Madagascar | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Maldives | 30 days |
| Mauritania | 30 days |
| Mauritius | 60 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Nepal | 90 days |
| Palau | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Samoa | 60 days |
| Senegal | 30 days |
| Somalia | 30 days |
| Sri Lanka | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 3 months |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Togo | 7 days |
| Tuvalu | 1 month |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 3 months |
Countries Where Albanian Citizens Need a Visa
If you are an Albanian citizen, you cannot enter the following countries without applying for a visa first:
| Afghanistan | Lebanon |
| Algeria | Liberia |
| Angola | Libya |
| Argentina | Mali |
| Australia | Marshall Islands |
| Bahamas | Mexico |
| Bahrain | Mongolia |
| Belize | Morocco |
| Bhutan | Namibia |
| Botswana | Nauru |
| Brunei | New Zealand |
| Burkina Faso | Nicaragua |
| Burundi | Niger |
| Cameroon | Nigeria |
| Canada | Panama |
| Central African Republic | Papua New Guinea |
| Chad | Paraguay |
| China | Peru |
| Republic of the Congo | Philippines |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Russia |
| Costa Rica | Saint Lucia |
| Equatorial Guinea | Saudi Arabia |
| Eritrea | Sierra Leone |
| Eswatini | Solomon Islands |
| Fiji | South Africa |
| Ghana | Sudan |
| Grenada | Syria |
| Guatemala | Taiwan |
| Honduras | Thailand |
| Iraq | Tonga |
| Ireland | Tunisia |
| Japan | Turkmenistan |
| Jordan | United Kingdom |
| Kazakhstan | United States |
| Kiribati | Uruguay |
| North Korea | Vanuatu |
| Kuwait |
Can Albanians Visit Kosovo Without a Visa?
Albanians can visit Kosovo visa-free for up to 90 days, and they only need to have a valid ID card when entering the country. For longer stays, they have to apply for a temporary stay permit.
Do Albanians Need a Visa to Go to the UK?
Albanian citizens need a visa to enter the United Kingdom. A visitor visa is usually issued for six months.
How Can I Get a Visa?
If you are an Albanian citizen and you need to apply for a visa, follow these steps:
- Find an embassy/consulate in your country. For a visa application, you have to find a representative office of the country you want to visit. Once you locate the embassy/consulate, contact the embassy to see what documents you need for the visa, and make sure you schedule an appointment with the office.
- Prepare your documents. Before going to the visa interview, prepare the required documents if they need to be translated or an apostille stamp. Usually, for a tourist visa, you need the following documents:
- Passport
- Visa application form
- Photographs
- Health insurance
- Proof of financial means
- Proof of accommodation
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Attend the visa interview. Finally, you can go to the visa interview, and if required, submit your fingerprints. Afterward, you have to wait until a decision is made on your application. Then, if you get a visa, you can visit the destination country and stay there as long as the visa is valid.
*Please note that the number of visa-free countries does not include disputed, dependent, or in-conflict territories.