Do you need a visa for Albania? (2026 update)

Visa-free for 90 days

• All EU countries (incl. Romania, Bulgaria), Schengen states, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ.
• Many Western Balkan countries.
• China, Japan, South Korea (90 days too).
• Russia, Ukraine, Turkey (visa-free).

Visa-free during specific months

• Some Gulf countries enjoy a summer visa-free regime (April–November).

Visa required

• A handful of African and Central Asian nationalities.

Useful tips

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
• No visa fee at the border for visa-free nationals.
• Land borders and airport entries equal — no difference.
• Albania is not in Schengen, but it does count as one of the visa-free entries for many EU passports.