Albanian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Albania for a short-term stay: 1 year.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Albania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 1 year |
| Evisa | Albania e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Albania visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Albania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Albania nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Albania in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Permanent Mission of Albania in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Albania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Albania diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Albania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 183,309 | N/A |
| 2009 | 251,517 | 37.21% |
| 2010 | 322,077 | 28.05% |
| 2011 | 362,943 | 12.69% |
| 2012 | 463,932 | 27.83% |
| 2013 | 419,979 | -9.47% |
| 2014 | 491,127 | 16.94% |
| 2015 | 556,248 | 13.26% |
| 2016 | 598,290 | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 682,521 | 14.08% |
| 2018 | 784,980 | 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 & United States comparison
Albania's area is approximately 27,400 km2 (10,579 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 333.85 times bigger than Albania.
As of November 2025, Albania's population is ~2.9 million people - 337,905,260 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Albania & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Albania | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 2,861,969 | 340,767,229 | 337.9 million fewer people live in Albania than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 56 | 273 | Albania has 217 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 76 | 134 | Albania passport holders visit 58 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 1147 | Albanian hosts 1089 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Albania in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Albania in 2018 was approximately 784,980.
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