Albania is relatively easy to access. To enter the country a valid passport is required. Before travelling to Albania, foreigners should contact the diplomatic and consular representations of the Republic of Albania abroad to check if rules have changed.

Foreign citizens can enter the Republic of Albania after presenting valid passports and entry visas issued by diplomatic or consular representations of the Republic of Albania abroad. The passport should be valid for at least six months after the validity of the visa. A visa shall be issued if the relevant person presents to the Albanian diplomatic or consular representation an invitation from an institution or private person resident in the Republic of Albania.

Foreign citizen holders of ordinary passports can enter Albania without an entry visa if they are citizens of these states: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxemburg, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, USA.

They have to present their valid passports at the border crossing point, where they pay an entry fee and are granted a stay permit of 90 days. The entry fee is established on the basis of reciprocity. Foreign citizens must have the necessary currency to sustain themselves during their stay in the Republic of Albania.