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Albania
At a glance
- Traffic
- on the right
- Currency
- ALL
- Plugs
- types C, F · 230 V
- Emergency
- 112
Entering the country
- Outside the EU. Visa-free: 90 days for Canadians; up to one year for Americans.
Driver and insurance
- International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble.
- Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
Speed limits
| Town | Road | Motorway | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car, light RV | 40 | 80 | 110 |
In km/h. Signs always take precedence. With a trailer, check the limit for combinations.
Tolls and vignettes A few tolls
One main toll: the Milot–Morinë motorway (toward Kosovo).
Low-emission zones
None known for cars and RVs.
Boondocking Tolerated depending on the spot
Free camping widely tolerated; ask near houses.
Mandatory equipment
- Reflective vest, within reach
- Warning triangle
- First-aid kit
- Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back
Good to know
- Mountain roads can be very rough: check before taking an RV up.
Frequently asked questions
- Albania: what do you need to enter the country with your vehicle?
- Outside the EU. Visa-free: 90 days for Canadians; up to one year for Americans. International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble. Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
- Albania: what are the speed limits?
- Car and light RV: 40 in town, 80 on rural roads, 110 on motorways (km/h).
- Albania: do you need a vignette or pay tolls?
- One main toll: the Milot–Morinë motorway (toward Kosovo).
- Albania: are there low emission zones?
- None known for cars and RVs.
- Albania: is wild camping allowed?
- Tolerated depending on the spot. Free camping widely tolerated; ask near houses.
- Albania: what equipment is required in the vehicle?
- Reflective vest, within reach, Warning triangle, First-aid kit, Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back.