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Albania entry requirements for Italian citizens

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Short answerItalian citizens can visit Albania without a visa. Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

How long you can stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
What you need
  • Passport or electronic ID card (CIE), valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date from Albania and in good condition
Good to know
Italy's Foreign Ministry: EU citizens need no entry visa; the limit for staying in Albania without a visa is 90 days within 6 months, and overstaying risks refusal of entry, expulsion with a re-entry ban, and a fine of about €700. Since 30 July 2026 Albania also accepts the temporary paper ID issued by Italian municipalities while a CIE is being produced. Holders of older renewed ID cards are advised to replace them before travelling.

Is your passport valid long enough?

The rule: Passport or electronic ID card (CIE), valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date from Albania and in good condition

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Source Ministero degli Affari Esteri — Viaggiare Sicuri: Albania (scheda paese, aggiornata 30/7/2026)Checked against the source on 2026-10-02

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