Albania
United States
United States visa for Albanian citizens
Entry requirement
Albanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at al.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Albania
- Embassy of the United States in Tirana
Rruga Stavro Vinaju 14, Tiranë
The United States has 1 mission in Albania, with its embassy in Tirana.
US visas issued to citizens of Albania
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 26,280 | 18,192 |
| Student (F, M) | 458 | 309 |
| Exchange (J) | 934 | 960 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 135 | 194 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 117 | 127 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 394 | 301 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 139 | 104 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 28,458 | 20,187 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 33.4% | 37.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 20,187 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Albania, the 56th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 90%, exchange visitor visas 5%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (28,458).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Albania received 6,634, 22% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 37.3% for citizens of Albania in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 33.4%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Albania anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Albania.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Albania
United StatesAlbania Visa-free, 360 days Albania visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from Albania to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Albanian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Albanian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Tirana, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Albanian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Albanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Albania
Albania admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 360 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Albanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Albania?
The US embassy in Albania is in Tirana.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Albania?
Albania admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 360 days.
Can Albanian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Albanian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.