Albania
France
France visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
France admits Albanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at al.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Albania
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 92 | 7 | 7.1% | 13.0% |
| 2024 | 106 | 98 | 5 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 121 | 115 | 3 | 2.5% | 2.6% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Albania (Tirana) received 121 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 115. The refusal rate was 2.5%. The refusal rate fell by 2.3 points from 4.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 14% compared with 2024 (106).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.4% of the applications lodged in Albania that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Albania.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Albania, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Albania
FranceAlbania Visa-free, 90 days Albania visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Albanian citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in France
Albanian citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Albanian citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Albanian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Albanian citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Albania
No visa is needed by French citizens for Albania, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Albania and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for France?
France admits Albanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Albanian citizens stay in France?
Albanian citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Albania?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Albania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Albanian citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Albanian citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.