Albania Visa-free entry (90 days): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Short-stay visa: EUR 15
See official fee detailsAlbania Visa-free entry (90 days) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals.
- Arrival card
- None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)
Do you need a visa to Albania?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians: e-Visa or visa-free with used multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa. can generally enter Albania without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians: e-Visa or visa-free with used multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa. do not require a visa for Albania for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Albania e-Visa — Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Albania visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (90 days)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days in any 180
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- No application
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians: e-Visa or visa-free with used multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥3 months beyond stay (6 recommended)
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
- Sufficient funds
- Travel insurance recommended
Arrival card: None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)
Not in Schengen — days here do not count toward the Schengen 90/180 limit.
Source: Albania e-Visa — Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short-stay visa (Type C) / qualifying-visa entry
Official fee: EUR 15- Validity
- Up to 90 days validity window
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- Up to 15 working days (up to 30 for complex cases)
- Processing time
- Up to 15 working days (up to 30 for complex cases)
- Where to apply
- Official e-Albania e-visa portal (e-visa.al)
Who needs it: Indian nationals who do not qualify for the visa-free exemption; any national requiring an Albanian short-stay visa
Required documents
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay
- Passport photo
- Travel/health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Return flight booking
- Proof of sufficient funds
Arrival card: None
A used multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa usually replaces the need for a national visa.
Source: Albania e-Visa — Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Albania visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 360 days) | 360 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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