Albanian visa for Kosovo citizens
A visa is NOT required for Kosovo passport holders visiting Albania for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Kosovo citizens to enter Albania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Albania e-visa for Kosovo citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Albania visa on arrival for Kosovo citizens | Not Available | |
Albania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Kosovo 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 Kosovo, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Albania nearest your place of residence.
- Pristina: The Embassy of Albania in Pristina, Kosovo (Working hours: Close now)
Albania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Albania diplomatic mission offices to Kosovo for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Kosovo traveling to Albania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Kosovo) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 12 | N/A |
| 2009 | 17 | 41.67% |
| 2010 | 22 | 29.41% |
| 2011 | 25 | 13.64% |
| 2012 | 32 | 28.00% |
| 2013 | 29 | -9.38% |
| 2014 | 33 | 13.79% |
| 2015 | 38 | 15.15% |
| 2016 | 41 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 46 | 12.20% |
| 2018 | 53 | 15.22% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Albania & Kosovo comparison
Albania's area is approximately 27,400 km2 (10,579 sq mi), while the area of Kosovo is approximately 10,887 km2 (4,203 sq mi). This means Kosovo is 2.52 times smaller than Albania.
As of October 2025, Albania's population is ~2.9 million people - 895,151 more people than the population of Kosovo.
We have highlighted Albania & Kosovo’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Albania | Kosovo | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,861,969 | 1,966,818 | 895151 more people live in Albania than Kosovo |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 3 | Albania has 53 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Kosovo. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 76 | 0 | Albania passport holders can visit 76 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 10 | Albanian hosts 48 more foreign missions than Kosovo. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Kosovo travel to Albania in one year?
The number of visitors from Kosovo visiting Albania in 2018 was approximately 53.
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