🇦🇱 Travel facts Albania
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Albania — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Tirana |
|---|---|
| Language | Albanian |
| Currency | Lek (ALL) |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 2.5 hours |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Albania?
Passport or identity card — visa-free for up to 90 days (actual border control).
Document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the trip; passport recommended. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Albania?
Round up or about 10% for good service
Taxi: Round up
Which plug adapter do I need in Albania?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Albania?
Partly — varies regionally, bottled water recommended if in doubt.
Not drinkable everywhere — bottled water is recommended (5-litre canisters are very cheap).
What can I bring back from Albania to Germany?
Third country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air travel), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Albania?
No EU roaming — pre-book eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on-site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Albania?
Lek (ALL); cash dominates — card only in hotels and larger restaurants.
What should I know about health in Albania?
Travel health insurance with repatriation recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or tropical institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Albania travel advice) . Health information does not replace travel medical advice.
