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Do Albania citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

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Albania citizens need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Albania vs United Kingdom: passport comparison

Albania

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #91 · mobility 129

United Kingdom

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #31 · mobility 167.6
73

countries both Albania and United Kingdom can enter visa-free together

Albania + United Kingdom: passport compatibility

68%

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

Where Albania and United Kingdom travel together — by entry type:

73 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
63 access differs

Where Albania and United Kingdom 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 (73)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Andorra 90 days #47
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Armenia 180 days #129
Austria 90 days #13
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Belgium 90 days #6
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Brazil 90 days #43
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Chile 90 days #45
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Croatia 90 days #22
Cyprus 90 days #36
Czech Republic 90 days #25
Denmark 90 days #11
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
El Salvador 180 days #75
Estonia 90 days #26
Finland 90 days #3
France 90 days #4
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Germany 90 days #7
Greece 90 days #17
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Hungary 90 days #21
Iceland 90 days #38
Israel 90 days #51
Italy 90 days #8
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kosovo 90 days #107
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Latvia 90 days #34
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Macao 90 days #67
Malaysia 90 days #41
Malta 90 days #29
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Monaco 90 days #42
Montenegro 90 days #76
Netherlands 90 days #10
North Macedonia 90 days #82
Norway 90 days #15
Palestine 90 days #193
Poland 90 days #19
Portugal 90 days #14
Romania 90 days #33
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
San Marino 90 days #49
Serbia 90 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Slovakia 90 days #23
Slovenia 90 days #30
Spain 90 days #2
Sweden 90 days #5
Switzerland 90 days #16
Taiwan 90 days #79
Thailand 60 days #110
Trinidad and Tobago 30 days #63
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 30 days #1
Vatican 90 days #60

Only Albania is visa-free (1)

United Kingdom: good to know

London

Capital

British Pound (GBP)

Currency

Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+44

Calling code

G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

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Documents you'll usually need for United Kingdom

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Albania citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Albania citizens need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Albania or United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 74. Global rank: Albania #91, United Kingdom #31.
Where can Albania and United Kingdom citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 73 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United Kingdom?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Albania and United Kingdom?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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