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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Albania?

Visa-free · 90 days

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

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Costa Rica vs Albania: passport comparison

Costa Rica

91

visa-free countries

Global rank: #62 · mobility 147.3

Albania

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #91 · mobility 129
61

countries both Costa Rica and Albania can enter visa-free together

Costa Rica + Albania: passport compatibility

75%

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

Where Costa Rica and Albania travel together — by entry type:

61 both visa-free
26 both visa on arrival
34 both e-visa / eTA
26 both need a visa
50 access differs

Where Costa Rica and Albania 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 (61)

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
Austria 90 days #13
Barbados 28 days #48
Belgium 90 days #6
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days #88
Brazil 90 days #43
Bulgaria 90 days #35
Chile 90 days #45
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
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
Kosovo 90 days #107
Latvia 90 days #34
Liechtenstein 90 days #39
Lithuania 90 days #37
Luxembourg 90 days #9
Malaysia 30 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
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
Trinidad and Tobago 30 days #63
Turkey 30 days #94
United Arab Emirates 90 days #1
Vatican 90 days #60

How the entry rule changed: Costa Rica → Albania

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

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

2rule changes for the Costa Rica 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 →

Where else Costa Rica goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Albania

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 Costa Rica citizens need a visa for Albania?
Citizens of Costa Rica can visit Albania visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Albania without a visa?
Costa Rica passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Costa Rica or Albania?
The Costa Rica passport is stronger: 91 visa-free countries versus 74. Global rank: Costa Rica #62, Albania #91.
Where can Costa Rica and Albania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 61 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Albania?
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 Costa Rica and Albania?
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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