Travel advice for Albanie .

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Albanie .

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

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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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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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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