Albania passport power
Europe · PassRank 106 · ranked 92nd of 199
The Albania passport has a PassRank score of 106 in 2026, placing it 92nd of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 74 destinations visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA — that is 106 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 43 require an e-visa and 49 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Albania passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 74 |
| Visa on arrival | 27 |
| eTA / ETA | 5 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 106 |
| e-Visa | 43 |
| Visa required | 49 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 106. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Albania itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (74)
Countries and territories the Albania passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | 90 days |
| Barbados | 28 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| China | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Guyana | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 14 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Taiwan | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 30 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Ukraine | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 180 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (27)
Destinations that issue the Albania passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (5)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Albania passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| South Korea | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (43)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (49)
Destinations where Albania passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Belize | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Mali | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Russia | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Albania passport holders visit visa-free?
The Albania passport has a PassRank score of 106, meaning holders can enter 106 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 74 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 5 via an eTA. A further 43 require an e-visa and 49 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Albania passport's rank in 2026?
The Albania passport ranks 92nd out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 106. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Albania need a visa for the United States?
Albania passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Albania PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Albania passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (74), visa on arrival (27) and eTA/ETA (5). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21