Albania
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Albanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Albania
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Tirana
Rruga Skënderbej 12, Tirana
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Albania, with its embassy in Tirana.
British citizens travelling to Albania
United KingdomAlbania Visa-free, 90 days Albania visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Albania to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Albanian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Tirana, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Albanian citizens
Ireland requires Albanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Albania
British citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Albanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Albania?
The British embassy in Albania is in Tirana.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Albania?
British citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Albanian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Albanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.