Guidance

Albania: legal and prison systems

Information on legal and detention systems in Albania for British nationals.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 15 March 2013
• Last updated: 20 March 2025 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Albania

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

Published 15 March 2013

Last updated 20 March 2025 + show all updates

1. 20 March 2025

   The guidance has been reviewed. Consular contact details updated.

2. 1 August 2023

   Guidance fully reviewed and updated.

3. 31 March 2021

   Updated Prisoner Pack added.

4. 6 February 2017

   New Albania Prisoner Pack 2017

5. 2 December 2014

   Document updated

6. 15 March 2013

   First published.