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Albania Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Meat products
- Plant and plant material
- Pets and animals – unless permission has been obtained
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- Goods "jeopardizing the protection of the public order and social society"
- All animals being imported into the country will require a veterinarian health certificate which has being issued from the country of origin alongside a rabies vaccination certificate.
- Local currency
- 200 Cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
- 1L of spirits over 22%
- 2L distilled wines and beverages
- 2L still wine
- 50g of perfume
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Meat products
- Plant and plant material
- Pets and animals – unless permission has been obtained
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- Goods "jeopardizing the protection of the public order and social society"
- Precious metals
- Valuable antiques
- National artefacts of artistic
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Albania
HIV and Hepatitis B are endemic to this country and travellers should take great care when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.
Basic security information for travelers to Albania
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Albania
- Protection against various water and food based diseases including Hepatitis A and Diphtheria should be obtained prior to entering the country and local streams, lakes and other natural water sources should be treated with extreme caution. A first aid kit for diarrhoea and other infections is advised has local healthcare facilities might prove difficult or expensive to obtain.
- Cases of tick borne encephalitis have been reported in wooded sections in the North of the country. All travellers visiting remote or forested areas should regularly check their skin for signs of infection and wear appropriate clothing at all times. Additional precautions include obtaining plenty of insect repellent to help reduce the chance of infection.
- Rabies is present in the country and travellers are advised to avoid contact with any wild animals whose bites may contain the disease. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek out medical assistance to check for signs of infection.
- HIV and Hepatitis B are endemic to this country and travellers should take great care when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.
- Travellers visiting the country during the summer months are strongly advised to obtain plenty of sunscreen and bottled water for protection against dehydration.
- The standard of medical facilities is considered fairly poor with hospitals likely to be particularly limited outside Tirana. Travellers should note the possibility of poor standards of hygiene and supplies throughout the whole country and doctors may demand instant payment for any services rendered. All visitors to the country should obtain complete health and travel insurance prior to arranging their visit and expensive air evacuation to a nearby country may be required in the event of a serious accident or illness.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Albania
- Road standards in the country are considered very poor and potentially hazardous with serious flooding often making passage either extremely dangerous or impassable at times. All foreign drivers should check the local weather forecasts whilst inside the country and check that their intended route is still passable before beginning their intended journey. Many of the roads throughout the country will likely be poorly lit so travel late at night is not advised. Local drivers may be erratic and or aggressive and travellers are strongly advised to take maximum care when driving throughout the country. Drivers should also keep a copy of their passport with them at all times in the event of an accident or encounter with the police or border services.
- Penalties for any drugs related crimes are likely to be serious and local prisons could be unsafe or unhygienic. Travellers are strongly advised against performing any crimes or activity which could serve to draw the attention of the police.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Albanian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.