Albania
Russia
Russia visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
Albanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at albania.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Albania
- Embassy of Russia in Tirana
Rruga Ukraina e Lirë 2, 1000 Tirana
Russia has 1 mission in Albania, with its embassy in Tirana.
Russian citizens travelling to Albania
RussiaAlbania e-Visa Albania visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Albanian citizens may stay in Russia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Albanian citizens apply
In Albania, applications go to the Russian embassy in Tirana, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Albanian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway and Azerbaijan admit Albanian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Albanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Albania
Russian citizens need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Albanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Albania?
The Russian embassy in Albania is in Tirana.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Albania?
Russian citizens need a visa for Albania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Albanian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Albanian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
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.