With an Albania passport and a valid EU/Schengen residence, you get easier entry to 2 countries than with the passport alone, including Mexico (180 days visa-free), Panama (30 days visa-free). Each rule below links the destination government's own page. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.
Add your other visas in the live checker →| Country | What you get | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | No Mexican visa needed (tourism, business, transit; up to 180 days) with Schengen permanent residence, per INM. |
inm.gob.mx checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Visa-free tourist entry to Panama (30 days) with an EU-state residence permit valid on entry. Approximated as Schengen: Ireland should qualify, Norway/Switzerland should not. |
panamaconsulatehk.com checked 11 Oct 2026 · medium |
Assumes the EU/Schengen residence is valid on your travel dates. Some rules add conditions like an onward ticket or prior use of the visa: read the notes.
Yes: 180 days visa-free. No Mexican visa needed (tourism, business, transit; up to 180 days) with Schengen permanent residence, per INM. Source: https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/ (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes: 30 days visa-free. Visa-free tourist entry to Panama (30 days) with an EU-state residence permit valid on entry. Approximated as Schengen: Ireland should qualify, Norway/Switzerland should not. Source: https://panamaconsulatehk.com/visas/ (checked 2026-10-11).