Yes, U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to visit Albania for tourism or business.
Here’s the full breakdown:
Entry & Stay Permits
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Visa-free entry: U.S. citizens can enter Albania without a visa and stay for up to 1 year under a single entry kiplinger.com+15travel.state.gov+15touralbania.org+15reddit.com+7countryreports.org+7reddit.com+7.
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If you plan to stay more than one year, you'll need to apply for a residence permit thevisaexperts.com+3travel.state.gov+3colivingtirana.com+3.
? Resetting Your Allowed Stay
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After a 1-year stay, if you exit Albania, you must stay outside for at least 90 days before you can re-enter visa-free for another year reddit.com+2countryreports.org+2reddit.com+2.
Passport & Entry Requirements
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Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond entry, though some recommend 6 months to be safe .
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Entry stamp: Your passport may be stamped or your entry could be recorded electronically. Save your boarding pass or ticket as backup reddit.com+1reddit.com+1.
Additional Entry Requirements
You might be asked to present:
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Return or onward ticket
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Proof of accommodation
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Sufficient funds for your stay
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Sometimes travel insurance or vaccination certificates (e.g. yellow fever, if applicable) travel.state.gov.
Special Rules for Schengen/US Visa Holders
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If you have a valid multiple-entry US visa or a valid residence permit, that typically allows a visa-free stay of up to 90 days in Albania . But as a U.S. citizen, you already qualify for the 1-year allowance anyway.
