Europe travel guide
Driving in Albania with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Albania. Albania drives on the right and signs the 1968 Vienna Convention, but desks expect non-EU visitors to pair an IDP with their home licence given mountainous, fast-changing roads.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Albania
- Drive on the right; overtake on the left.
- Headlights on at all times, day and night.
- 0.01% alcohol limit — effectively zero tolerance.
- Seatbelts mandatory for all occupants.
At the rental desk
Tirana airport desks ask for an IDP alongside a non-EU licence.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Albania with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Albania requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Albania drive on?
Albania drives on the right.
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