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title: Albania visa for citizens of Greece
description: Citizens of Greece can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Albania visa for citizens of Greece

Citizens of Greece can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Visa Free · Tourist (90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Recommended: at least €50 per day of stay (bank statement or credit card).

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents before travel** — Check passport validity (6+ months), book return ticket and first night accommodation, get travel insurance and local SIM/eSIM.
2. **Arrive at the border** — Join the queue for non-Albanian passports at Tirana International Airport or any land border crossing.
3. **Present documents to the officer** — Hand over your passport; officer may ask for your return ticket or accommodation confirmation.
4. **Collect passport and proceed** — Once stamped, you are free to enter Albania; keep your passport safe for hotel check-ins and police checks.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): Immigration may ask for proof; keep a printed or digital copy.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking confirmation or host letter with address and contact number.
- **Proof of funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement from the last month or credit card with available limit.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Not required for entry but strongly recommended for medical expenses.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €50 per day of stay
- Bank statement (last month)
- Credit card with available limit

Proof of funds is rarely asked but recommended to have ready.

## Good to know

- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date — airlines check before boarding.
- Visa-free entry does not lead directly to permanent residency; long-term stays require a residence permit.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from entry date** — Renew your passport before travel if it is close to expiry.
- **Inability to show return/onward ticket if requested** — Carry a printed or digital copy of your outbound travel booking.
- **Insufficient funds if checked** — Carry a bank statement or credit card showing you have at least €50 per day of stay.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Greece need a visa for Albania?

Citizens of Greece can visit Albania without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa Free · Tourist (90 days).

### How long can citizens of Greece stay in Albania?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Greece need for Albania?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds; Travel insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for Albania?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Greece to Albania — Visa Free Entry 2026 - globalcostdata.com (globalcostdata.com, third-party site)
- Albania entry requirements for Greece passport holders (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- Entry & Visa Requirements for Tourists Visiting Albania 2026 (albaniavisit.com, third-party site)

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