Long stays
Living in Albania
For digital nomads, retirees, the diaspora and anyone staying more than a holiday. Practical, checked guides written from inside the country.
Residence permit & digital nomad stay
Visa-free stays, the unique permit, the digital nomad permit and how to apply on e-Albania.
Cost of living in Albania
Typical monthly budgets for rent, bills, food and transport in Tirana and on the coast.
Money, cards & ATMs
Lek vs euro, which ATMs charge, and avoiding conversion traps.
Phone & internet
Vodafone vs One, eSIMs, and why EU roaming doesn't apply.
Getting around Tirana
Which bus terminal for which city, furgons and the airport bus.
Border crossings
Visa runs and road trips to Greece, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia.
Safety
Practical safety advice and current travel notices.
Learn Albanian
Everyday phrases for shops, cafés and neighbours.
Laws and fees change. These guides explain the process; always confirm current requirements on official government sites before applying.