Albania Passport & Visa Requirements
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.
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