Menu
Flag of Albania

Albania Border Crossing Points

Select a travel direction and checkpoint to view live queues and waiting times.

Last updated: | Update frequency: every 15 minutes
Flag of Albania Flag of Greece
Border with Greece (2 crossings)
View on map
Kakavia — Kakavijë Kakavijë — Kakavia
Flag of Albania Flag of Kosovo
Border with Kosovo (4 crossings)
View on map
Morinë — Vërmicë Qafë Morinë (AL) – Qafë Morinë (KS) Qafë Morinë (KS) Vërmicë — Morinë
Flag of Albania Flag of Montenegro
Border with Montenegro (4 crossings)
View on map
Božaj — Hani i Hotit Hani i Hotit — Božaj Muriqan — Sukobin Sukobin — Muriqan
Flag of Albania Flag of North Macedonia
Border with North Macedonia (2 crossings)
View on map
Kjafasan — Qafë Thanë Qafë Thanë — Kjafasan

Other Countries

Flag of Ukraine Ukraine Flag of Poland Poland Flag of Slovakia Slovakia Flag of Hungary Hungary Flag of Romania Romania Flag of Moldova Moldova Flag of Belarus Belarus Flag of Lithuania Lithuania Flag of Latvia Latvia Flag of Estonia Estonia Flag of Slovenia Slovenia Flag of Bulgaria Bulgaria Flag of Serbia Serbia Flag of Turkey Turkey Flag of North Macedonia North Macedonia Flag of Croatia Croatia Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina Flag of Germany Germany Flag of Greece Greece Flag of Italy Italy Flag of Montenegro Montenegro Flag of Kosovo Kosovo Austria Czechia France Spain United Kingdom Netherlands Belgium Portugal

Tips for Crossing the Albanian Border

Albania shares land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece. There are 22 official land border crossings plus several seaports and airports.

Required Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Visa if required (many EU/Schengen nationals are visa-exempt for short stays)
  • Proof of purpose of travel (hotel booking, invitation, itinerary)
  • Travel insurance with medical coverage
  • Return or onward ticket

Border with Montenegro

Border with Kosovo

Border with North Macedonia

Border with Greece

Sea Crossings

  • Durres — ferries from Bari, Brindisi, Ancona
  • Vlore — passenger ferries

Special Permits for Hiking Routes

For long-distance hiking routes (Peaks of the Balkans, Via Dinarica), special border-crossing permits may be required:

  • Application is online, processed within a week
  • Albania and Kosovo issue permits free of charge
  • Montenegro charges an additional fee
Tip: Use main international crossings (Morine, Kakavije, Qafe Thane) — they have better infrastructure and faster processing.
Source: Official government sources and Albanian Border Police. Updated: December 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

EU and Schengen citizens can enter without a visa for short stays. For other nationalities, visa requirements depend on citizenship.

Albania has 22 official land border crossings with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece, plus seaports and airports.

Morine — Vermice is the main crossing, part of the highway. It is one of the most convenient and fastest crossings.

Yes, special permits may be needed for Peaks of the Balkans and Via Dinarica routes. Albania and Kosovo issue them free online.

Durres port has ferry lines from Bari, Brindisi and Ancona (Italy). Vlore also has passenger ferries.

Kakavije — Ktismata is one of the busiest crossings. It is recommended to avoid peak hours and weekends.
Useful Information