🇦🇱 Is Albania safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Albania: 32 diplomatic missions from 31 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Albania
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now active in the Schengen area, expect longer waits at borders
- Allow extra time for immigration controls when travelling to or from the Schengen area
- Get travel insurance covering your itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Carry both passport and national ID (DNI); Albanian authorities may reject IDs previously reported lost or stolen, forcing return on next flight
- Traffic fines must be paid on the spot; failure to do so results in document confiscation, requiring a lawyer and potentially days of bureaucratic process
Local laws and customs
- Zero alcohol tolerance for driving; drug use also prohibited; offenders are arrested, tried, and cannot leave Albania until proceedings conclude
- Drug possession in any quantity, even minimal amounts, can lead to imprisonment; Albanian penal code sets no minimum threshold for personal use
- Prostitution is severely punished; both soliciting and related activities carry serious legal consequences
Emergency numbers in Albania
Embassies and consulates in Albania
32 diplomatic missions from 31 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | Tirana, |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Tirana |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | Tirana |
…and 19 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Albania is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albania safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Albania is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Albania?
The general emergency number in Albania is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Albania?
Telcomia tracks 32 diplomatic missions from 31 countries in Albania, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.