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Albania visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 360 days.
- Maximum stay
- 360 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambasadat.gov.al
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Albanian citizens travelling to the United States
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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 the United States 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Albania
US citizens may stay in Albania for up to 360 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Albania.
Albania’s neighbours for US citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo admit US citizens visa-free.
Albanian citizens travelling to the United States
Albanian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Albania?
US citizens can visit Albania without a visa for up to 360 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Albania?
US citizens can stay in Albania for up to 360 days.
Do Albanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Albanian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter Albania visa-free?
Yes, US citizens can enter Albania without a visa and stay for up to 360 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.