Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit AL?

No visa required. UK ordinary passport holders can enter Albania visa-free for tourism and stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. A United Kingdom ordinary passport holder does not need a visa to visit Albania for tourism or a short business trip. British citizens may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. Entry is granted on arrival at the border by presenting a valid passport — no advance application, eVisa or ETA is required. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the planned date of departure from Albania. Albania is not in the Schengen Area, so its 90/180 allowance is counted separately from the Schengen zone, and the EU's ETIAS system does not apply to Albania. Travellers wishing to stay longer than 90 days must apply in advance for a long-stay (Type D) visa or obtain a residence permit from within Albania. Overstaying — even when no visa is required — can result in fines and penalties on departure. This verdict is confirmed by the official UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice (GOV.UK) and the Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.