Albania
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Germany visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
Albanian citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tirana.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Albania
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 117 | 99 | 17 | 14.7% | 93.9% |
| 2024 | 118 | 92 | 26 | 22.0% | 92.4% |
| 2025 | 152 | 140 | 12 | 7.9% | 85.7% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Albania (Tirana) received 152 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 140. 7.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 22.0%: the rate fell by 14.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 29% compared with 2024 (118).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.4% of the applications lodged in Albania that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 5th 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
German citizens travelling to Albania
GermanyAlbania Visa-free, 90 days Albania visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Albania to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in Germany
Albanian citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Albanian citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Albanian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Albanian citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Albania
German citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Albania and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Albanian citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Albanian citizens stay in Germany?
Albanian citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Albania?
German citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Albanian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Albanian citizens can enter Germany without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.