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Do French passport holders need a visa for Albania?

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No visa. French passport holders can visit Albania for up to 90 days in a 6-month period.

French passport holders are exempt from a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The passport must be valid 3 months after the planned return date; the page also states that travelers may stay 90 days in a 6-month period without other formalities.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: 90 days in 6 months; Without other formalities
Passport validity: 3 months past return; A valid French passport or national ID is accepted

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