India passport → Albania
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Albania?
Indian passport holders need an eVisa for Albania. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free90 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used once in the issuing country. Residence permits from those places also qualify.
Last verified 11 Oct 2026.
Sources: Visa requirements for Indian citizens (Wikipedia); Visa-free countries for Indians with US, UK or Schengen visa (Travel Dham, Aug 2026).
Albania at a glance
- Capital
- Tirana
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL)
- Languages
- Albanian
- Calling code
- +355
- Region
- Southern Europe
Albania for other passports
- 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 Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Albania?
Indian passport holders need an eVisa for Albania. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Albania?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Albania?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Albania easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Indian citizens get visa free for up to 90 days. Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used once in the issuing country. Residence permits from those places also qualify.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Indian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Albania before you travel.