Saudi ArabiaAlbania: Visa-free

Saudi ArabiaAlbania

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Albania?

Visa-free

No. Saudi Arabia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Albania for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: punetejashtme.gov.al (checked May 29, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance3,095 km, straight line (~4h 8m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Albania132 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Albania passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: e-Visa.

Other visa-free destinations for Saudi Arabia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need a visa for Albania?

No. Saudi Arabia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Albania for tourism.

How far is Albania from Saudi Arabia?

About 3,095 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 8m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Albania?

Albanian lek (ALL).

What is the emergency number in Albania?

112 / 127 / 128 / 129.

What time zone is Albania in?

Tirane (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Tirane?

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Albania without a visa?

132 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Albania visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia that occupies the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. Covering a land area of approximately 2,149,690 km2 (830,000 sq mi), it is the fifth-largest country in Asia and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates it from Egypt and Israel. Riyadh is the capital and largest city, while other major centers include Jeddah and the two holiest cities in Islam, Mecca and Medina.

CapitalRiyadh

RegionWestern Asia

Population37M

Area2,149,690 km²

CurrencySaudi riyal (1 USD ≈ 3.75 SAR)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+966

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiyadh (UTC+3)

Nearest airportKing Khalid International Airport (RUH), 31 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,537 (2025)

Tourist arrivals20.3M (2019)

Climate in Riyadh

Warmest July, coolest January, driest May, sunniest August. Best time to visit: March, October.

Monthly climate normals for Riyadh, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.4°C	7.7°C	16mm	299h
February	24.3°C	11.2°C	2mm	279h
March	27.9°C	15.2°C	1mm	324h
April	33°C	20.9°C	10mm	312h
May	38.3°C	25°C	0mm	348h
June	41.9°C	28.4°C	0mm	360h
July	43.6°C	31.2°C	0mm	359h
August	41.9°C	29°C	0mm	364h
September	39.7°C	26.1°C	0mm	326h
October	32.6°C	19.1°C	0mm	341h
November	28.2°C	16.1°C	5mm	301h
December	21.6°C	10.4°C	4mm	301h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Saudi Arabia is the quintessential Arab kingdom. Vast deserts, scorching heat, immense oil wealth, camel races, glitzy shopping malls, traditional souq markets, you can find every Arabian cliche you can think of and then some here. A deeply conservative country that was entirely closed off to (non-pilgrimage) tourism for decades, the government did a drastic policy U-turn in 2019 and has been trying to open up the country to the world and shed the country's straight-laced image, with mixed success.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Balad, Jeddah
At-Turaif District
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Hegra
Qaryat al-Faw
Rock Art in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia

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About Albania

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is located in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km2 (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.

CapitalTirane

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population2.3M

Area28,748 km²

CurrencyAlbanian lek (1 USD ≈ 81.64 ALL)

LanguagesAlbanian

Calling code+355

Drives on theright

TimezoneTirane (UTC+2)

Nearest airportTirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), 12 km

Emergency number112 / 127 / 128 / 129

UNESCO sites4

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$12,998 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.7M (2020)

Climate in Tirane

Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Tirane, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	11.3°C	1.9°C	70mm	237h
February	13.6°C	4.1°C	97mm	247h
March	16°C	6.2°C	145mm	283h
April	19°C	8.9°C	91mm	284h
May	23.3°C	13.3°C	88mm	354h
June	25.2°C	16.1°C	54mm	404h
July	31.3°C	19.9°C	8mm	431h
August	31.5°C	20.4°C	43mm	393h
September	28.2°C	17.7°C	159mm	320h
October	21.3°C	12.5°C	205mm	290h
November	17.6°C	8°C	6mm	243h
December	14.5°C	8.1°C	166mm	178h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Albania is a country in the Balkan region of Europe with unspoiled beaches, mountainous landscapes, traditional cuisine, archaeological artefacts, unique traditions, low prices and the wild atmosphere of the countryside. It is one of the sunniest countries in Europe. The country has an extensive archaeological heritage; it was part of Ancient Greece, the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire until its first declaration of independence in 1912, becoming a kingdom and then a communist dictatorship before becoming a democratic republic. Albania is one of just a few Muslim majority nations in Europe.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Butrint
Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër
Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region

Upcoming public holidays

November 30, 2026Dita e Pavarësisë

November 30, 2026Dita e Çlirimit

December 8, 2026Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë

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