Albania Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Albania, your passport must expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. British citizens can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Albania travel requirements at a glance
Expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave.
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Albania is not in the Schengen area or the EU.
Declare goods that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Official source: GOV.UK Albania entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Albania does not use a 6-month passport rule for British tourists.
- Count your passport validity from the day you plan to leave Albania.
- Days in Albania do not count towards your Schengen 90/180-day allowance.
- No visa or travel authorisation is needed for tourism or business.
Do you need 6 months on your passport for Albania?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave Albania.
Visa-free visits
You can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, for tourism or business.
Albania and Schengen
Albania is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 10-year passport issue rule does not apply and time in Albania is counted separately from Schengen visits.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Albania?
No. Your passport must expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave.
Do British citizens need a visa for Albania?
No. You can visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Is Albania in Schengen?
No. Time in Albania does not count towards your Schengen allowance.