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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Albania citizens need a visa for Poland?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Albania can visit Poland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Albania vs Poland: passport comparison

Albania

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #91 · mobility 129

Poland

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #19 · mobility 169.8
70

countries both Albania and Poland can enter visa-free together

Albania + Poland: passport compatibility

65%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Albania and Poland travel together — by entry type:

70 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
69 access differs

Where Albania and Poland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (70)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Albania is visa-free (3)

Your odds of getting the visa: Albania → Poland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

0,0%
of Poland visa applications refused in Albania
-14,5 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
0.0 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 0.0%, now 0.0%
17applications filed
17visas issued
0refusals
#102strictest of 118 countries
Where Poland visa applications are filed: Tirana

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Albania — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Albania → Poland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Albania → Poland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Albania passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Poland: good to know

Warsaw

Capital

Polish Zloty (PLN)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+48

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Albania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Poland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Albania citizens need a visa for Poland?
Citizens of Albania can visit Poland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Albania citizens stay in Poland without a visa?
Albania passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Albania or Poland?
The Poland passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 74. Global rank: Albania #91, Poland #19.
Where can Albania and Poland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 70 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Poland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Albania and Poland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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