What are the travel requirements to enter Albania?

Last Updated: 31 August 2021

 

Important Notes:

1. This page answers these questions:
   - Do I need a negative COVID PCR test result to enter Albania?
   - Do I need a visa to enter Albania?
   - How many days can I stay in Albania without a visa?

2. It is important to regularly check the official sources to keep up-to-date on the latest changes. As the global COVID-19 pandemic continues, countries change their policies and regulations in response to increasing and decreasing infection rate.

3. In addition to Albanian government's entry requirements, airlines may have specific requirements (e.g. require negative COVID-19 PCR test result before passengers are allowed to board the plane). Please check with the airline you are flying with for their specific requirements.

Albanian Government's Travel Requirements

• Entry Requirements from 6 Sep 2021
  (Answer to question: "Do I need a negative COVID PCR test result to enter Albania?")
   
  Applicable to anyone older than 6 years old:
  1. Proof of full vaccination at least 2 weeks ago, or
  2. Negative PCR test result within 72 hours or negatve Rapid Antigen test result within 48 hours of arrival in Albania, or
  3. Proof of COVID-19 infection and recovery in the last 6 months.
   
  https://www.shendetesia.gov.al/masat-e-vendosura-nga-komiteti-teknik-i-eksperteve/ (Updated as at 30 Aug 2021)

• Visa Regime for Foreigners
  (Answer to question: "Do I need a visa to enter Albania")
  (Answer to question: "How many days can I stay in Albania without a visa?")
  https://punetejashtme.gov.al/en/services-and-opportunities/information-for-foreign-citizens/visa-regime-for-foreigners (Official Government Source)
  https://punetejashtme.gov.al/files/userfiles/3-VISA%20REGIME%20FOR%20FOREIGN%20CITIZNES%2024.06.2021.pdf (PDF - Updated as at 24 Jun 2021)

Free Travel Requirements Checks

• Qatar Airways - https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/requirements.html

• International Air Transport Association (IATA) - https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/AL-Albania-passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm (Detailed inputs required)

 

Other Informative Links:

1. SmartTraveller.gov.au - Australian Government's Travel Advisory on Albania
2. Travel.State.Gov - US Government's Travel Information on Albania
3. US Embassy's COVID-related Information on Albania
4. US Embassy's Alerts
5. Consular services for Australian citizens in Albania are provided by the Australian Embassy in Italy
6. Applying for Residency Permit in Albania
7. Visa and Residence Permits for Foreigners in Albania
8. Residence Permits and Accommodation

Facebook Groups:

1. Expats in Albania
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