Whether you're moving, visiting, or already living in Albania, find everything you need to keep your furry family members happy, healthy, and welcome.
From the moment you land to finding your forever home, we have you covered.
Step-by-step guide for importing pets, microchipping, vaccines, health certificates, quarantine rules, and what to expect at customs.
Find verified veterinarians, grooming salons, pet stores, and doggy daycares across Albania, searchable by city and service type.
Apartments and houses that actually welcome your pets. Filter by city, pet size, and lease type, no more misleading listings.
Which airlines allow pets to Albania, cabin vs. cargo rules, airline-approved carriers, and tips for a stress-free journey.
Parks, beaches, cafes, and restaurants that welcome dogs and cats. From Tirana's parks to the Albanian Riviera, explore together.
Real stories from expats who moved to Albania with their pets. Tips, tricks, local insights, and community support.
Albania is becoming increasingly popular with expats, and yes, your pets are welcome! Here's what you need to know.
Albania follows EU pet import rules as part of its accession process. Key requirements include:
Other animals have additional requirements and may need special permits. Important considerations:
Our most trusted and reviewed veterinary clinics across the country.
Albania's largest veterinary hospital and the country's only 24-hour emergency vet. ICU, digital X-ray, surgery, dentistry, and lab, with staff used to expat pet owners.
Long-established Durrës clinic led by Dr. Vath Osmani (35+ years), covering surgery, dermatology, orthopaedics, and lab analysis. Handy for pet owners arriving by ferry from Italy.
No more "no pets allowed", these landlords love animals as much as you do.
In-depth guides for expats and travelers bringing pets to Albania, practical, specific, and regularly updated.
All entry routes (air, ferry, land), documents, border control, first days, and healthcare. The definitive reference, 14 min read.
The focused import guide, microchip rules, the 21-day rabies rule, health certs by country, and what happens at the border.
Honest answer: yes, with the right prep. No quarantine, no titers test. How Albania compares to other countries and what actually takes effort.
Albania's original dog daycare since 2015, daycare, boarding, training, transport & grooming. Everything you need to know before you book.
Everything in one downloadable PDF, paperwork, airlines, borders, vets, health risks, housing, and a full checklist.