Visa-free countries with a passport of Albania

The Albanian passport is ranked 38th in the world for travel freedom. Holders of the document have privileged access to 70 countries. The Albanian passport provides its holders with a moderate level of freedom of movement around the world, occupying an average position in global mobility rankings.

Map of visa-free countries for Albanian citizens in 2025

The Albanian passport opens the door to 70 countries of the world without a visa. The interactive map of Global Relocate shows the duration of stay and entry features. In this material you will find up-to-date information on destinations with comments from a visa expert.

Where can Albanian citizens apply for eTA

An eTA is not a visa, but a travel authorization that is linked to the traveler’s passport. The eTA process usually takes only a few minutes, and once approved, the document is linked to your passport. 37 countries allow Albanians to enter with an eTA for up to 90 days.

List of countries with eTA

1. Australia

2. Azerbaijan

3. Bahamas

4. Bahrain

5. Benin

6. Bhutan

7. Botswana

8. Burkina Faso

9. Cameroon

10. Congo - Kinshasa

11. Côte d’Ivoire

12. Djibouti

13. Ecuador

14. Equatorial Guinea

15. Ethiopia

16. Gabon

17. Guinea

18. India

19. Kenya

20. Lesotho

21. Mongolia

22. Myanmar (Burma)

23. Nigeria

24. Oman

25. Pakistan

26. Sierra Leone

27. South Africa

28. South Korea

29. South Sudan

30. Sri Lanka

31. St. Kitts & Nevis

32. São Tomé & Príncipe

33. Tajikistan

34. Thailand

35. Uganda

36. Uzbekistan

37. Vietnam

What you need to know before leaving

Citizens of the Republic face various requirements when crossing international borders. Among the popular destinations, the following features can be highlighted:

• The visa-free regime between Albania and the EU has been in force since December 15, 2010 and applies to short-term tourist trips of up to 90 days in any 180-day period (except for the UK and Ireland).
• From 2025, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be introduced. The permit is issued for 3 years.
  
• A visa is required to visit the USA. Albanians are not included in the visa waiver program. Since April 1, 2022, the United States has begun issuing 10-year tourist and business visas (B1/B2) instead of the previous three-year ones.
  
• To enter Russia, you must obtain a visa of the appropriate type: tourist (up to 30 days), private/guest (up to 90 days), business (up to 1 year) or work (1 year).
  
• There is a mutual visa-free agreement between China and Albania, allowing Albanians to visit China for tourism purposes for up to 90 days.
  

Visa Free Countries Map Guide

The map shows visa requirements for passport holders and travelers. The color coding will help you quickly navigate the entry rules of different countries:

How to use the map:

1. Select the country you are interested in.
2. Pay attention to the color indicating the visa requirements.
3.  Follow the instructions provided to obtain a visa or entry permit.

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