Do British passport holders need a visa for Albania?
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How we checkNo visa. British passport holders can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
The UK government says you can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, for tourism or business. Your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave, and you will be denied entry on a passport reported lost or stolen. For longer stays you must apply in advance for a long-stay visa or apply for a residence permit from within Albania.
Source: GOV.UK, Foreign travel advice (FCDO). Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in a 180-day period
- For tourism or business without a visa.
- Passport validity
- Expiry 3 months after you leave
- Expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave Albania.
- Passport age
- Issued within the last 10 years
- Passport must have been issued within the last 10 years (Albanian foreign ministry visa page).
- Lost or stolen passports
- Entry denied
- You will be denied entry if you try to use a passport reported lost or stolen.
- Stays over 90 days
- Long-stay visa or residence permit
- Apply for a long-stay visa in advance, or for a residence permit from within Albania.