Greek visa for Albanian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Albanian passport holders visiting Greece for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Albanian citizens to enter Greece for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Greece e-visa for Albanian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Greece visa on arrival for Albanian citizens | Not Available | |
Greece tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Albanian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Greece.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Greece.
If you are looking for Greece visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Albania, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Greece nearest your place of residence.
- Tirana: The Embassy of Greece in Tirana, Albania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 11 minutes)
- Korce: The Consulate General of Greece in Korce, Albania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 11 minutes)
- Gjirokaster: The Consulate General of Greece in Gjirokaster, Albania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 11 minutes)
- Tirana: The Consular office of Greece in Tirana, Albania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 11 minutes)
- Tirana: The Commercial Section of Greece in Tirana, Albania (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 11 minutes)
Greece visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Greece diplomatic mission offices to Albania for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Albania traveling to Greece from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Albania) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 896,800 | N/A |
| 2009 | 896,800 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 953,440 | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 906,240 | -4.95% |
| 2012 | 906,240 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 934,560 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 906,240 | -3.03% |
| 2015 | 981,760 | 8.33% |
| 2016 | 962,880 | -1.92% |
| 2017 | 991,199 | 2.94% |
| 2018 | 953,440 | -3.81% |
| 2019 | 944,000 | -0.99% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Greece & Albania comparison
Greece's area is approximately 128,900 km2 (49,768 sq mi), while the area of Albania is approximately 27,400 km2 (10,579 sq mi). This means Albania is 4.70 times smaller than Greece.
As of October 2025, Greece's population is ~10.2 million people - 7,310,931 more people than the population of Albania.
We have highlighted Greece & Albania’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Greece | Albania | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,172,900 | 2,861,969 | 7.3 million more people live in Greece than Albania |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 135 | 56 | Greece has 79 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Albania. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 76 | Greece passport holders can visit 65 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 249 | 58 | Greek hosts 191 more foreign missions than Albania. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Albania travel to Greece in one year?
The number of visitors from Albania visiting Greece in 2019 was approximately 944,000.
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