Entry requirements for Americans

United States citizens are exempt from holding a passport if they have a national ID card. Otherwise, US passport holders require a passport valid for three months beyond date of arrival. Americans do not require a visa for stays of up to one year.

Entry requirements for UK nationals

British passport holders require a passport valid for three months beyond date of arrival, but do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Canada

Canadian passport holders require a passport valid for three months beyond date of arrival, but do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Australians

Australian passport holders require a passport valid for three months beyond date of arrival, nationals of Australia with a national ID do not require a passport. Australians do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for South Africans

South African passport holders require a passport valid for three months beyond date of arrival as well as a visa, unless they already hold a valid Schengen Type 'C' or Type 'D' visa, or a multiple entry visa issued by either the UK or USA, in which case they are exempt from needing a visa for up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders

New Zealand passport holders require a passport valid for three months beyond date of arrival, but do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals

Irish passport holders require a passport valid for three months beyond date of arrival, but do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Passport/Visa Note

We recommend that travellers always have six months validity remaining on their passports because occasionally passport control can get pedantic about it, despite what the official guidelines say. However, officially, all travellers entering Albania must have at least three months' validity remaining on their passports. They also require onward/return tickets, all documents for their next destination, and sufficient funds for the duration of their stay. Those arriving from yellow fever risk countries must have proof of vaccination against the disease. It is possible for most visa-exempt travellers to stay in Albania longer than 90 days but they may be required to register with the authorities after this point.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.