Iran passport → Albania

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Albania?

Visa required in advance

Iranian passport holders need a visa for Albania, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Albania at a glance

Capital: Tirana
Currency: Albanian lek (ALL)
Languages: Albanian
Calling code: +355
Region: Southern Europe

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Albania for other passports

IranVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free365 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Europe for Iranian passport holders

SerbiaeVisa
AndorraVisa required
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa required
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
ItalyVisa required
KosovoVisa required
MaltaVisa required

Common questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Albania?

Iranian passport holders need a visa for Albania, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Iranian citizens stay in Albania?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Albania?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?

36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.