Car Import and Registration in Albania

Follow the official flow. Buy abroad, declare the customs value, pay VAT, do compliance and inspection, then register and pick up plates. The calculator uses Bank of Albania FX to convert ALL based fees to EUR.

Essentials at a glance

Quick notes

Documents

Invoice or bill of sale, ID, proof of address, previous registration certificate, transport or shipping papers, transit insurance, VIN and mileage proof, power of attorney if an agent acts for you.

Used car checks

Match VIN across chassis and documents.
Service history and inspection reports.
Confirm no finance or liens.

Compliance

Emissions category and lighting. Keep evidence for inspection. Some categories are limited for import if below required environmental standards.

Import and register in simple steps

7 steps

1) Buy and prepare

Agree price, get a detailed invoice, confirm seller name matches registration, and keep export certificate if applicable.

2) Transport

Carrier or drive in with valid transit plates and insurance. Photograph condition on pickup and delivery.

3) Customs clearance

Passenger cars pay VAT on the customs value. No import duty for HS 8703. Keep purchase and transport proofs.

4) Technical compliance

Adjust lighting or other items if needed. Bring compliance evidence.

5) Inspection

Book roadworthiness inspection with the car, ID and papers.

6) Insurance

Buy mandatory liability cover before registration.

7) Registration and plates

Calculator

EUR outputs

Import cost estimator

Car price (EUR)

Transport and insurance to border (EUR)

VAT rate %

Fixed fees and registration (ALL)

Converted with Bank of Albania FX below.

Customs value

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VAT amount

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Fees (converted)

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Estimated total payable

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FX reference: 1 EUR = 97.38 ALL (Bank of Albania). Values are indicative and depend on your exact paperwork and services used.

First year ownership budget

Insurance (EUR)

Road taxes and inspection (EUR)

Maintenance and tyres (EUR)

Other costs (EUR)

First year total

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Timeline planner

Transport days

Customs days

Compliance and fixes

Inspection

Registration

Estimated working days

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FAQs

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Is there import duty on passenger cars

For HS 8703 vehicles the payable customs duty is VAT only, applied to the customs value. See the official link in our sources.

Why does the calculator lock VAT at 20%

Because the standard VAT rate in Albania is 20 percent. If your case has exemptions, please model that offline and bring the ruling to customs.