Albania travel details
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Albania has a population of 3M with main currency as Albanian Lek. The languages spoken are Albanian. Albania travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are common in Albania. Internet speed in Albania is on average 5.8 Mbps.In Albania you drive on the right side.
Albania travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
We've reviewed our advice for Albania and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. You can visit Albania for 90 days without a visa. You'll need a visa for longer stays.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Albania due to limited healthcare options.
Issue Date : Feb 27, 2024
Albania weather
Albania essential details
Plugs
Albania uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Albanian
Money in Albania
Currencies
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.
ATM
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 in Albania
Internet
Internet speed in Albania is on average 5.8 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Albania is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
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.
Calling
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 .
Albania travel details
Driving in Albania
Road rules
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.
Emergecy
Universal
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Police
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Ambulance
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Fire department
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Albania map
Albania visa advice
If you're considering exploring Albania beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Albania transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Albania, understanding Albania Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.