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Albania visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens do not need a visa for Albania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambasadat.gov.al
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Albanian citizens travelling to France
AlbaniaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Albania
Travel advice for Albania
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 France to Albania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Albania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 25 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Albania (updated 15 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Albania (updated 16 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Albania
French citizens may stay in Albania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Albania.
Albania’s neighbours for French citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo admit French citizens visa-free.
Albanian citizens travelling to France
No visa is needed by Albanian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Albania.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Albania?
French citizens do not need a visa for Albania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can French citizens stay in Albania?
French citizens can stay in Albania for up to 90 days.
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for France?
No visa is needed by Albanian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can French citizens enter Albania visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Albania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.