No visa required – you can enter without any prior authorization.
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
Intercity transport is often furgons (minibuses) with loose schedules: arrive early at the departure point, ask drivers where they’re going, and expect them to leave when seats fill. Pay in cash and tell the driver your stop—drops are often flexible.
Use Albanian lek for day-to-day spending. Euros may be accepted in tourist areas, but the exchange rate is usually worse; keep small lek notes for buses, bakeries, and cafés where card payment may not be available.
On popular beaches in season, many areas are ‘organized’ (paid sunbeds/umbrellas). Ask the exact price per set (and whether parking is included) before you sit down—fees can vary wildly between neighboring spots.