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US passport holders do not need a visa for tourist visits to Albania. You can stay for up to one year without needing to apply for a residency permit. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your arrival date.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• While a visa isn't required for up to one year, consider applying for a residency permit if you plan to stay longer.
• Your passport must be valid for at least three months from your date of arrival in Albania.
• One blank passport page is required for entry stamps.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. Verify if your transit countries are on this list.
• Exercise increased caution due to crime in Albania, as advised by the State Department.
• Currency restrictions apply for both entry and exit (1,000,000 lekë, approximately $9,500 USD). Declarations may be required for amounts near this limit.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your US passport is valid for at least three months beyond your arrival date in Albania.
• ✓Check you have at least one blank page in your passport for entry stamps.
• ✓Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and be locatable in an emergency.
• ✓Review the travel advisory and country security report for Albania.
• ✓Consult the CDC page for any recommended or required travel health information, especially regarding yellow fever if transiting through at-risk countries.
• ✓Familiarize yourself with Albanian customs regulations, particularly currency restrictions.
• ✓Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.

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