Albania Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy
2022-10-04 16:19:01
Albania is located in Southern Europe. It is a developed country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Albania is Exercise Increased Caution. Check Albania Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.
Travel advice and advisories
Published 01.05.2022
COVID-19 entry regulations lifted on 1 May 2022.
Travel Advisory By USA
Tue, 04 Oct 2022
Reissued with updates to health information.
Exercise increased caution in Albania due to crime.
Country Summary: Law enforcement’s ability to protect and assist travelers is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been targeted violence associated with illicit drug networks and organized crime countrywide. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and the extent of police and emergency services in their area.
Read the country information page for additional information to Albania.
If you decide to travel to Albania:
- Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Albania.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Albania
Visa required
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Visa free access
- Croatia
eVisa
- Yemen (90 days)
Visa Requirements for Albania Citizens
References
- U.S Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Systematic dataset of Covid-19 policy, from Oxford University
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)