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Albania \u2013 practical information for tourists<\/b><\/h1>

Albania is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Balkans. The country combines beautiful Adriatic and Ionian coasts, mountains, historic cities, traditional cuisine and a relatively easy journey from Bulgaria.<\/span><\/p>

Tirana, Durres, Vlora, Saranda, Ksamil, Berat, Gjirokastra and Shkodra are among the places that are most often present on tourist itineraries.<\/span><\/p>

For Bulgarian citizens, travel to Albania is visa-free, and the country can be visited with both an international passport and a valid ID card.<\/span><\/p>

Albania in brief<\/b><\/h2>

Information<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Data<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Capital<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Tirana<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Official language<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Albanian<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Currency<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Albanian Lek (ALL)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Telephone code<\/span><\/p><\/td>

+355<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Time zone<\/span><\/p><\/td>

UTC+1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Daylight Saving Time<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Driving<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Right<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Electricity<\/span><\/p><\/td>

230V \/ 50Hz<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Contacts<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Type C and F<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Emergency number<\/span><\/p><\/td>

112<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Police<\/span><\/p><\/td>

129<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Traffic police<\/span><\/p><\/td>

126<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Emergency assistance<\/span><\/p><\/td>

127<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Fire department<\/span><\/p><\/td>

128<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

1. Do I need a visa for Albania?<\/b><\/h3>

No.<\/span><\/p>

Bulgarian citizens can enter, transit and reside in Albania <\/span>visa-free up to 90 days within 180 days<\/b>. They can use a valid passport or ID card to travel.<\/span><\/p>

2. Can I travel with an ID card or passport?<\/b><\/h3>

Yes.<\/span><\/p>

Bulgarian citizens can travel to Albania with:<\/span><\/p>