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Poland visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
Albanian citizens do not need a visa for Poland: 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 gov.pl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Poland: visa decisions in Albania
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 291 | 256 | 35 | 6.9% | 71.5% |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0.0% | 72.7% |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 0 | – | – |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Albania (Tirana) received 17 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 17. Applications fell by 23% compared with 2024 (22).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.4% of the applications lodged in Albania that year. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 9th 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
Polish citizens travelling to Albania
PolandAlbania Visa-free, 90 days Albania visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from Albania to Poland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in Poland
Albanian citizens may stay in Poland for up to 90 days. Days in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Poland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Albanian citizens in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Poland’s neighbours for Albanian citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine admit Albanian citizens visa-free. Russia requires Albanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Albania
Polish citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Albania and Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Albanian citizens do not need a visa for Poland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Albanian citizens stay in Poland?
Albanian citizens can stay in Poland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Albania?
Polish citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Albanian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
Yes, Albanian citizens can enter Poland 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.