🇦🇱 Albania visa requirements for Maldivan citizens
Maldivan citizens need an e-visa for Albania, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Maldives passport holders
Before traveling to Albania, Maldivan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Albania government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Albania immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Maldivan passport ranks #103 worldwide, opening 86 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (53 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 4 with an eTA). Albania is not among them — it is one of the 78 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Albanian citizens can enter Maldives visa on arrival.
Across Southeast Europe as a whole, 1 of 9 destinations are open to Maldivan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Albania
- Capital
- Tirana
- Region
- Southeast Europe
- Currency
- Albanian lek (L)
- Languages
- Albanian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivan citizens need a visa for Albania?
Maldivan citizens need an e-visa for Albania, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Maldivan citizens apply online for entry to Albania?
Yes. Albania offers an online e-visa for Maldives passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Albania?
The currency in Albania is the Albanian lek (L). The capital city is Tirana.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Maldivan citizens traveling to Albania. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Albania embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.