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Albania information
ℹ️ General Information about Albania
About Albania
Albania uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Albanian
Albania uses the Albanian lek (symbol: L), code ALL.Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 200 lekë. Lek is subdivided into 100 qindarkës. Coins come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 lekë.
Automatic teller machines are common in Albania. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Albania is on average 5.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Albania is low. It is not as easy to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 1,017.91 ALL, which includes 4 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: ALBtelecom, Telekom or Vodafone. Albania uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Albania upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Albania, dial +, then 355 (the country code for Albania), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Albania, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 22 .
In Albania you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 40 km/h (24 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-90 km/h (49-55 mph) on undivided highways.
🕑 What time is it in Albania?
04:50:35
🛂 Do I need visa for Albania?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Albania
🌤️ How is the weather in Albania?
Temperatures in Albania (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Albania
📁 What regulations are in Albania?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
Drugs
Pornographic materials.
Firearms and ammunition.
Counterfeit or pirated goods.
Radioactive materials.
Ozone depleting substances.
Any currency or precious metal or gems with a value exceeding ALL1,000,000 must be declared, and documents justifying their purpose must be presented.
Goods of cultural heritage and works of art.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250 grams of tobacco; or
Tobacco:A proportionate combination of these products.
Other items:Goods in a traveller's personal luggage.
Other items:3kg of coffee.
Drugs
Pornographic materials.
Firearms and ammunition.
Counterfeit or pirated goods.
Radioactive materials.
Ozone depleting substances.
Goods of cultural heritage and works of art.
Any currency or precious metal or gems with a value exceeding ALL1,000,000 must be declared, and documents justifying their purpose must be presented.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Albania, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals and researchers, or for those who may come into contact with bats.
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is often reported in Europe between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDCTick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Albania. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.