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Country guideLast checked October 20, 2026

Visas and immigration in Albania

6 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Study 1
Work permits 1
Family 1
Status in-country 1
Investors & entrepreneurs 1

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Visiting Albania

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

62 passports visa-free
187 passports need an eTA or eVisa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Albania short-stay visa (C) / e-Visa and visa-free entry
Albania lets many travellers in without a visa. This covers nationals of countries visa-free for the Schengen area, and holders of used multiple-entry Schengen, EU, US or UK visas or valid residence permits from those places. Others apply online at e-visa.al for a type C visa, allowing stays of up to 90 days in any 180 days. The rules are in Law No. 79/2021 'On foreigners' and Council of Ministers Decision No. 858 of 29 December 2021.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Study1 pathway

Residence permit for study
Foreigners studying at a public or private educational institution recognised by Albania, or on training or professional internships, receive a residence permit under Article 46 of Law No. 79/2021 'On Foreigners'. The first permit lasts no more than one year and can be extended a year at a time until the studies end; for shorter courses it matches the course length. Applications are made online through e-Albania, and a provisional permit is issued within five days of the application being accepted. Nationals of visa-required countries first need a D/ST study visa.
Can lead to residence later
Last checked October 19, 2026
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