How long can you stay in Albania?

90 days in 180 for UK and US passports. You become tax resident after 184 days in a calendar year.

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Checked against official sources · Oct 2026

How long you can stay, by passport

PassportStayDetails
EU, EEA or Swiss passport90 days in 180Visa-free: 90 days within any 180-day period.
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport90 days in 180Visa-free: 90 days within any 180-day period.
US passport1 year visa-freeVisa-free for up to 1 year. After that you must stay outside Albania for 90 days before a new 1-year stay.
Indian passportVisa · 90 in 180Visa required, unless you hold a valid, already used multiple-entry Schengen, US or UK visa, or a residence permit from those countries (then 90 days in 180).
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Tax residency
184 days

Counted in a calendar year.

Arrival and departure
Both count

Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.

Tax residency in Albania

Resident if in Albania for more than 183 days in a calendar year, or if you have a permanent home there.

How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit

The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.

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Questions

How long can a US citizen stay in Albania?

1 year visa-free. Visa-free for up to 1 year. After that you must stay outside Albania for 90 days before a new 1-year stay.

How long can British citizens stay in Albania?

90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days within any 180-day period.

How long can EU citizens stay in Albania?

90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days within any 180-day period.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Albania?

Visa · 90 in 180. Visa required, unless you hold a valid, already used multiple-entry Schengen, US or UK visa, or a residence permit from those countries (then 90 days in 180).

When do you become a tax resident in Albania?

You become tax resident after 184 days in a calendar year. Resident if in Albania for more than 183 days in a calendar year, or if you have a permanent home there.

Can Noverstay count my days in Albania automatically?

Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.

Official sources

Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.