Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit AL?

No. Australian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa to visit Albania for tourism and may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Australian citizens holding an ordinary passport can travel to Albania visa-free for tourism, business or short visits for up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. This is a unilateral visa waiver granted by Albania under its Law No. 79/2021 "On Foreigners," and it is confirmed by both the Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Australian Government's Smartraveller advisory. Albania is NOT part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply here; Albania operates its own independent 90/180 allowance, and time spent in Albania does not count against any Schengen allowance. No application, fee, or pre-registration is required before travel. Travelers simply present a valid passport at the border. Albanian authorities require the passport to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure, with at least one blank page; carrying proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50/day) is advisable as border officers may request them. For stays beyond 90 days, a long-stay visa (Type D) and a residence permit are required. Overstaying the visa-free allowance can result in fines on departure, so travelers should track their days carefully.