Albanie : Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

Exchange cash into local currency outside larger urban areas

Local currency / ISO Code

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Further Information

Import local currency
prohibited

Import foreign currency
unlimited; USD 5'000.00 or more must be declared

Export local currency
prohibited

Export foreign currency
up to USD 5'000.00; higher amounts only if declared upon entry

Credit cards

Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Useful tips from our experts:

ATM cash withdrawals outside bigger communities or cities may not be available.
Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Small amounts better accepted than large amounts.
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.
Travelers are advised to take cash in euro (EUR).

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

National language

Official language

Albanian

Language capabilities

Italian, English, French

Capital

Tirana

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 12.00 h (Sat)

Stores

8.30 - 12.00 h and 15.00 - 19.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.30 - 16.00 h (Sat)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals; some rental companies require in addition the international driver's license.
CH sticker, first-aid kit and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.0 ‰.

Health situation

Do not drink tap water.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Security

Prudent preparation and caution are required.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Avoid nighttime driving.

Voltage

220 volt / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 3 months or more after end of stay.
A visa is not required for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Tirana, Rruga Dëshmoret e 4 Shkurtit 3/1
Tel.: +355 4 223 48 88 / +355 4 225 65 35

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