🇦🇩Andorra

🇦🇱AlbaniaAD-AL

Andorra to Albania visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Albania without a visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. To stay longer you must apply for a residence permit or appropriate long-stay visa.

Q: Is Albania part of the Schengen area or ETIAS?

No. Albania is outside Schengen, so ETIAS and the Schengen 90/180 clock do not apply to entering Albania. Albania applies its own 90/180 limit. Andorran nationals are not required to obtain ETIAS for Schengen transit.

Q: What passport validity do I need for Albania?

Albania MFA says visa-free travelers' passports must be valid for at least 3 months after leaving Albania and issued within the last 10 years.

Q: Will I be asked for documents at the border even without a visa?

Possibly. Border officers may request proof of onward/return travel, accommodation and sufficient funds, so have these ready.

Q: How do Andorrans usually travel to Albania?

Since Andorra has no airport, travelers typically transit Spain or France (Schengen) and then fly or drive onward to Albania, where the visa-free entry applies.

No. Andorran ordinary passport holders do not need a visa for Albania and may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism. As of 2026-06-19, Andorran ordinary passport holders can enter Albania visa-free for short tourist stays. Albania's MFA says foreign citizens who enter and stay without a visa in the Schengen area can enter Albania without a visa, and the Albanian embassy in the UAE explicitly lists Andorra among visa-free countries. Albania Law No. 79/2021 provides that aliens free of the obligation to obtain a visa may enter and stay in Albania for 90 days within 180 days, and short-term stay cannot exceed 90 days within 180 days unless another rule applies. No advance Albanian visa, eVisa or visa-on-arrival is required for a normal short tourist visit. Albania is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 clock and ETIAS do not govern entry into Albania itself; Albania applies its own 90/180 rule. Andorran nationals are outside ETIAS scope under Regulation (EU) 2018/1240, so the old Schengen transit warning should not say Andorrans must obtain ETIAS. Albania MFA requires visa-free travelers' passports to be valid for at least 3 months after leaving Albania and issued within the last 10 years.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted within the 90/180 allowance

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at border on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 3 months after leaving Albania and issued within the last 10 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Andorran ordinary passport is valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave Albania and was issued within the last 10 years.

· 3 months after leaving· 10-year issue rule

/02

Verify the 90/180 allowance

Confirm you have not already used your 90-day Albania allowance within the preceding 180 days. The limit is cumulative across all visits in any rolling 180-day window.

· Self-check

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Although no visa is needed, border officers may ask for proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Have these ready.

· Recommended

/04

Plan your transit route

Andorra has no airport, so many itineraries transit France or Spain. Andorran nationals do not need ETIAS, but should still carry a valid Andorran passport or national identity document for Schengen-border checks.

· Routing· No ETIAS for Andorrans

/05

Arrive and present passport

At the Albanian port of entry, present your passport. You will receive an entry stamp authorizing a stay of up to 90 days.

· At border· Free

/06

Track your stay

Keep note of your entry date and remaining days to stay within the 90-day limit. Apply for a residence permit locally if you intend to stay longer.

· During stay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Andorra -> Albania · Visa-free (no visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredAndorran ordinary passport valid at least 3 months after leaving Albania and issued within the last 10 years

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredPassport with at least one blank page for entry stamp

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedProof of onward or return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/health insurance covering Albania

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredConfirmation you are within the 90-days-per-180 allowance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedSchengen transit compliance for France/Spain leg; ETIAS is not required for Andorran nationals

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesAlbania Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs - Visa regime for foreign citizens Albania Law No. 79/2021 On Aliens - English PDF Embassy of Albania in the United Arab Emirates - Embassy services

Application link included: Albania Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs - Visa regime for foreign citizens

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Albania tourist entry visa0No visa required for Andorran ordinary passport holders

Visa-on-arrival fee0Not applicable - no VOA needed

eVisa fee0Not applicable - no eVisa needed for short tourist stay

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at border

Immediate on arrival

No prior application; entry stamp issued at the Albanian port of entry granting up to 90 days.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa exemption for Andorran nationals

The Albanian embassy in the UAE explicitly lists Andorra among visa-free countries, and Albania MFA allows visa-free entry for foreign citizens who can enter and stay without visa in the Schengen area.

High

/02

90/180 rule

Albania Law No. 79/2021 caps visa-free short stay at 90 days within 180 days.

High

/03

Albania is not Schengen

Albania is an EU candidate outside Schengen, so ETIAS and the Schengen clock do not govern entry into Albania itself.

Medium

/04

No ETIAS for Andorran nationals

Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 excludes nationals of Andorra from ETIAS scope, so the route note should not tell Andorrans to obtain ETIAS for Schengen transit.

Medium

/05

Passport validity is a requirement

Albania MFA requires visa-free travelers' passports to be valid at least 3 months after leaving Albania and issued within the last 10 years.

High

/06

Document checks at border

Officers may request proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel even without a visa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-19 · major

AD to Albania route rechecked against official sources

Kept visa-free verdict, added checked-date, replaced secondary sourcing with Albania MFA/law/embassy sources, corrected passport validity to required 3 months after leaving plus 10-year issue rule, and corrected ETIAS wording for Andorran nationals.

/09 — The questions