Albania
Albania is a country in the Balkan region of Europe with unspoiled beaches, mountainous landscapes, traditional cuisine, archaeological artefacts, unique traditions, low prices and the wild atmosphere of the countryside. It is one of the sunniest countries in Europe. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 13 August 2026:
You can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, for tourism or business.
If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you must apply in advance for a long-stay visa or apply for a residence permit from within Albania.
Passport validity
Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave Albania.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Albania
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Albania's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Albania
- Currency
- Albanian Lek (ALL)
- Time
- UTC+2
- Tue 14:36 there now
- Plugs and power
- Types C, F · 220 V
- Driving
- On the right
- Calling code
- +355
- Languages
- Albanian
- Capital
- Tirana
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.