Do citizens of Albania need a visa for France?

Visa-free· 90 days

No. Albania passport holders can enter France without a visa. The stay is limited to 90 days.

Entry rule: Visa-free
Length of stay: 90 days
Where to get it: No visa needed
Last checked: Nov 9, 2026

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

Document checklist: Albania → France

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

Passport valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
You can stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Return or onward ticket.
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 coverage valid in all Schengen countries.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

France missions in Albania

EmbassyTirana

Embassy of France, Tirana

Data completeness75%

Address

Rruga Skënderbej 14, Tirana

Website

al.ambafrance.org

Opening hours

Not yet verified

Schengen visa statistics at this consulate

Year 2025

Applications: 121
Visas issued: 115
Refused: 3
Refusal rate: 2.5%

Multiple-entry share: 3%

Source: European Commission, visa statistics for consulates

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Albania missions in France

Embassy of Albania, ParisEmbassy · Paris · +33-1-47-23-31-00See all
Consulate · ToulouseSee all
Consulate · ParisSee all
Consulat d'AlbanieHonorary Consulate · 6th arrondissement of Lyon · +33 4 78 85 98 50See all

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