Can you bring cash to Albania?

Short answer
Allowed, must be declared

  • Cash

    allowed, must be declared

    Travelers entering or leaving Albania "are obliged to declare the amounts in cash, any type of instrument negotiable of the holder, metals or precious stones, valuables and antiques, starting from the amount of 10,000 euros or its equivalent in other currencies."

    Quoted directly from the General Directorate of Customs' own traveler page. The threshold covers precious metals/stones and antiques as well as cash and negotiable instruments, and applies on both entry and exit.

    Also covers: cash, currency, money, cheques, bearer instruments

    Checked 2026-09-22 — Source: General Directorate of Customs (Republic of Albania) — Cash Declaration

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