Albanian visa for Greek citizens
A visa is NOT required for Greek passport holders visiting Albania for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Greek citizens to enter Albania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Albania e-visa for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Albania visa on arrival for Greek citizens | Not Available | |
Albania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Greek passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Albania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Albania.
If you are looking for Albania visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Greece, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Albania nearest your place of residence.
- Athens: The Embassy of Albania in Athens, Greece (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 10 minutes)
- Thessaloniki: The Consulate General of Albania in Thessaloniki, Greece (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 10 minutes)
- Ioannina: The Consulate General of Albania in Ioannina, Greece (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 10 minutes)
Albania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Albania diplomatic mission offices to Greece for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Greece traveling to Albania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Greece) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11,348 | N/A |
| 2009 | 15,570 | 37.20% |
| 2010 | 19,938 | 28.05% |
| 2011 | 22,468 | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 28,720 | 27.83% |
| 2013 | 25,999 | -9.47% |
| 2014 | 30,403 | 16.94% |
| 2015 | 34,434 | 13.26% |
| 2016 | 37,037 | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 42,251 | 14.08% |
| 2018 | 48,594 | 15.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Albania & Greece comparison
Albania's area is approximately 27,400 km2 (10,579 sq mi), while the area of Greece is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi). This means Greece is 4.70 times bigger than Albania.
As of October 2025, Albania's population is ~2.9 million people - 7,310,931 fewer people than the population of Greece.
We have highlighted Albania & Greece’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Albania | Greece | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,861,969 | 10,172,900 | 7.3 million fewer people live in Albania than Greece |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 135 | Albania has 79 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Greece. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 76 | 141 | Albania passport holders visit 65 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 249 | Albanian hosts 191 fewer foreign missions than Greece. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Greece travel to Albania in one year?
The number of visitors from Greece visiting Albania in 2018 was approximately 48,594.
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- Travel time: 3 hours 32 minutes
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