Albania visa for US passport holders
A US passport holder can enter Albania visa-free for up to 365 days.
US: up to 1 year
Visa-free
Tourist entry
365
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every Albania visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Albania, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Permit (Digital Nomad Residence) | nomad | Up to 1 year, renewable (up to 5 years) | — | ||
| Residence Permit for Study | student | Up to 1 year, renewable | — | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Albania page before you travel or apply.