Albania: entry, stay and taxes
Data as of 28 Oct 2026
Albania. Entry types in this data: 6. Long-stay routes: 2. Tax system: Worldwide income.
Who can enter and how
| Entry type | Status | Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa exemption (90 days in 180) | Visa-free | 90 days · 90 days in 180 days | 85 |
| Visa exemption (30 days) | Visa-free | 30 days | 1 |
| Visa exemption (up to 1 year, US citizens) | Visa-free | 365 days | 1 |
| Temporary tourist visa exemption 2026 (Saudi Arabia, Qatar) | Visa-free | 90 days · 90 days in 180 days | 2 |
| Short-stay visa (Type C) - online application via e-visa.al | Embassy visa | 90 days · 90 days in 180 days | 111 |
| Visa exemption for holders of Schengen/EU/US/UK visas or residence permits | Visa-free | 90 days · 90 days in 180 days | 197 |
Border rules
- Passport validity on arrival: 3 months
Long-stay routes
Tax residency
- More than 183 days present, in a calendar year
Sources
- Visa regime for foreign citizens
- Visa policy of Albania
- Law No. 79/2021 On Foreigners (English translation)
- Regjimi i vizave për të huajt - info për të huajt
- Passport Index dataset (ilyankou, GitHub)
- Albania International Travel Information
- Albanian Government Does U-turn on US Residency Requirements
- Qatari Citizens Exempted from Visa Entry to Albania from April 15 Until December 31, 2026
- Albania waives tourist visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Indonesia, Thailand until end of 2025
- Visa application