UkraineAlbania: Visa-free

UkraineAlbania

Do Ukraine passport holders need a visa for Albania?

Visa-free

No. Ukraine passport holders do not need a visa to visit Albania for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

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

Source: punetejashtme.gov.al (checked September 2, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,306 km, straight line (~2h 2m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Albania132 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ukraine passport holders need a visa for Albania?

No. Ukraine passport holders do not need a visa to visit Albania for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can Ukraine citizens stay in Albania without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Albania from Ukraine?

About 1,306 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 2m 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 Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slovakia to the west; Hungary, Romania and Moldova to the southwest; and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast. Kyiv is Ukraine's capital and largest city, followed by Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro. The official language is Ukrainian. Ukraine covers about 600,000 km2 (230,000 sq mi), with around 32 million people.

CapitalKiev

RegionEastern Europe

Population39M

Area603,500 km²

CurrencyUkrainian hryvnia (1 USD ≈ 44.86 UAH)

LanguagesUkrainian

Calling code+380

Drives on theright

TimezoneKiev (UTC+3)

Nearest airportGomel Airport (GME), 233 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,866 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.4M (2020)

Climate in Kiev

Warmest June, coolest December, driest March, sunniest June. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Kiev, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	2.8°C	-1.3°C	31mm	93h
February	5.6°C	-0.7°C	45mm	143h
March	10.2°C	1.2°C	22mm	240h
April	14.8°C	3.2°C	34mm	316h
May	16.1°C	7.8°C	106mm	266h
June	26.3°C	16.3°C	74mm	427h
July	26°C	15.7°C	44mm	396h
August	25.4°C	15.4°C	53mm	374h
September	23.2°C	12.2°C	39mm	301h
October	15.8°C	9.6°C	79mm	189h
November	6°C	2.1°C	27mm	69h
December	1.3°C	-1.9°C	44mm	48h

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

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, the largest country entirely within Europe, with a very rich culture and history. Ukraine has a range of great attractions to offer. The country's main draws include some great and quintessentially Slavic cities, impressive cultural heritage, and, of course, top-class natural areas.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient City of Tauric Chersonese and its Chora
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Church of the Saviour at Berestove
Danube Delta
Kyiv: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Old Town of Lviv
Residence of Bukovinian and Dalmatian Metropolitans
Struve Geodetic Arc
Wooden tserkvas of Carpathian region in Poland and Ukraine
historical city centre of Odesa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Різдво Христове

January 1, 2027Новий Рік

March 8, 2027Міжнародний жіночий день

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About Albania

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeastern 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. 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 sea coasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.

CapitalTirane

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population2.3M

Area28,748 km²

CurrencyAlbanian lek (1 USD ≈ 81.14 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	11.4°C	1.7°C	70mm	237h
February	13.6°C	3.9°C	97mm	247h
March	16°C	6°C	145mm	283h
April	19°C	8.7°C	90mm	284h
May	23.3°C	13.2°C	88mm	354h
June	25.2°C	15.9°C	54mm	404h
July	31.3°C	19.8°C	8mm	431h
August	31.5°C	20.3°C	43mm	393h
September	28.2°C	17.6°C	159mm	320h
October	21.3°C	12.3°C	205mm	290h
November	17.6°C	7.9°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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