Saudi Arabia to Albania visa requirements

Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders can enter Albania visa-free for tourism. Under Albania's seasonal waiver, Saudi nationals may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period during the period 15 April 2026 to 31 December 2026. Today's date (12 June 2026) falls inside this window, so no visa is required for a short tourist visit. Albania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs grants Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders visa-free entry for tourism purposes during the seasonal window of 15 April 2026 through 31 December 2026, permitting stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Travelers simply present a valid ordinary passport at the border or airport; no visa, eVisa, or pre-registration is required while the waiver is in force. Albania is NOT a member of the Schengen Area (it is an EU candidate country), so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to Albania, and time spent in Albania does not count against any Schengen allowance. The waiver is restricted to tourism and short visits; it does not authorize work, study, or long-term residence. Outside the waiver window (i.e., before 15 April or after 31 December), or for non-tourism purposes, Saudi nationals must obtain a visa, which can be applied for online through Albania's official e-Visa portal (e-visa.al). Because today is 12 June 2026, the route currently qualifies as visa-free. Travelers planning trips spanning or starting after 31 December 2026 should re-verify, as the waiver is renewed annually by decision and is not a permanent arrangement.