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Albania visa requirements for Russia citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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e-Visa required
Russia citizens need an e-visa, applied for online for Albania.
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Albania admits Russia citizens on better terms if they already hold certain visas or residence permits of other countries:
Visa-free · 90 days
Albania: visa-free up to 90 days with a used multiple-entry visa or residence permit of the US, UK or Schengen.
Conditions: multiple-entry visa that has already been used to enter the issuing country
Source: MFA of Albania · verified 2026-07-04
Entry details
Holders of a Russia passport need an e-visa, applied for online when visiting Albania. The Russia passport currently ranks #61 among the world's top 100 with 117 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Albania citizens travelling to Russia — visa required.
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