Travel from France to Albania is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any France citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
France passport holders can travel to Albania without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Albania. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Albania. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to Albania. Stays of up to 90 days are permitted under the visa-waiver agreement.
You're travelling to Albania (AL). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving France (FR). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Albania: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2024-12-31). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
Typical September conditions at TIA (Albania (AL)): mild. Typical lows around 14°C, highs around 27°C, moderate rainfall (~86mm for the month).