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πΈπ΄ Does a Somali need a visa for Albania π¦π±?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Somali passport holders need a visa for Albania, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Somali citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Albania or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Albania at a glance
Capital: Tirana Β· Currency: Albanian lek (ALL, L) Β· Official languages: Albanian Β· Calling code: +355
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Albania: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 26 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Somalia (C) works with sockets in Albania.
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The other way round
π¦π± Albanian passport holders visiting Somalia: Albanian passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Somali passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Albania?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Albania, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does an Albanian need a visa for Somalia?
Albanian passport holders need a visa for Somalia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.