Albania Address Format With Examples
Albania is a country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula. It is along the Strait of Otranto and links with the Mediterranean Sea. You must be wondering, with such a complex geography, what address format could they be following? If you have a client or customers living in Albania and you want to send them mail, we have got you covered. We have mentioned the address format for different types of addresses along with examples, along with postal, country, and population information of Albania.
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Albanian Address Format Breakdown
Recipient Name
Write the full recipient’s name in the first line. In case you are sending the package to a business, write the company name first and then the recipient’s name and department.
Example:
GEORGE SMITH
Or
XYZ CORPORATION
ATTN: GEORGE SMITH
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Street Address
Write the street name and house/building number. In case the person uses a PO box, write the PO Box and then the box number.
Example:
RUGA KESHMEREST E COMBI 45
Or
PO BOX 67
Postal Code
While the major population refers to them as postal codes/ZIP codes, they are called kodi postar in the local language. It is a four-digit code that is different for each city and town.
Example:
2980
City or Town
Write the name of the city or the town where the person lives. Some of the famous cities in Albania are Durres and Tirana.
Example:
SHKODER
Country Name
Write the country name in the last line. If you are sending international mail, always write the country name in capital letters.
Example:
ALBANIA
Special Considerations to Write an Albanian Address
- Address Placement: Write the address on the bottom right corner of the envelope.
- Address Line Alignment: The address lines should be left aligned.
- Language: The official language is Albanian, however, for business use and tourism, addresses are written in Italian or English.
- Capitalization: For clarity and legibility write the whole address in the capital letter.
Examples of Different Types of Albanian Address Format
Residential Address Format
Write the recipient’s name, street address or PO box number, city or town name, postal code, and country.
Example:
GEORGE SMITH
RUGA KESHMEREST E COMBI 45
2980
SHKODER
ALBANIA
If the person lives in an apartment write the apartment number before the street name. Use a slash to separate them.
Example:
GEORGE SMITH
34/RUGA KESHMEREST E COMBI 45
2980 SHKODER
ALBANIA
Rural Address Format
Typically, rural areas do not have a formal street address. In this case, write the name of the village, followed by the nearest town or city, postal codes, and the country.
Example:
STEVEN JOHNS
VILLAGE OF KORC
NEAR SHKODER
2980
SHKODER
ALBANIA
Business Address Format
Add the company name on the first line, followed by the recipient’s name and their department. The rest will be according to the standard address format. To ensure that the internal distribution system sends mail to the correct office and desk, write ATTN in front of the name.
Example:
XYZ CORPORATION
ATTN: GEORGE SMITH
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
RUGA KESHMERET DE KOMBI 45
2980
SHKODER
ALBANIA
International Address Format for NGOs and Organizations
Start with the organization name, followed by the department name. The rest will be the same as the standard address.
Example:
UNDP ALBANIA
ATTN: RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFICE
RUGA PAPA JION 32
2030
TIRANA
ALBANIA
PO Box Address Format
Replace the street address with the PO Box followed by the box number.
Example:
ARBEN ZOHGSHA
PO BOX 345
2030
TIRANA
ALBANIA
Military Address Format
If you are sending the mail to military personnel in Albania, write the name of the unit or section where they are posted followed by the the name of the forces. It could be the Albanian Land Force, Air Force, Naval Force, and General Staff.
Example:
CAPT. JOHN SMITH
32 DIVISION
RUGA E DIBRËS
2030
TIRANA
ALBANIA
Government Office Address Format
If you are sending mail to a government office, write the name of the office or department before the street address.
Example:
MINISTRY OF CHILD CARE
RUGA KESHMERET DE KOMBI 45
PO BOX 652
2030
TIRANA
ALBANIA
Address for Multiple Recipients Format
If you are addressing the mail to multiple people such as a family or a business department, write them in separate lines.
Example (For Family)
JOHN HOXHA
MARY HOXHA
RUGA KESHMERET DE KOMBI 24
2030
TIRANA
ALBANIA
Example (For Businesses)
ATTN: JOHN HOXHA
ATTN: MARY HOXHA
DFG RETAIL STORE
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
RUGA KESHMERET DE KOMBI 32
2030
TIRANA
ALBANIA
Address Format for Courier Services
If you are sending mail through a courier service like DHL, or FedEx, add the contact details of the person so that the courier service can ensure correct delivery.
Example:
JON HOXHA
RUGA KESHMERET DE KOMBI 37
2030
TIRANA
ALBANIA
PHONE NO. +355 23 537 6891
Postal Information
The national postal service provider of Albania is Posta Shqiptare and it was established in 1912. It is responsible for managing domestic and international mail deliveries. It has 15 affiliates, and 19 branches and offers services to over 550 post offices.
| No. of Administrative Areas | Counties-12 |
| Administrative Area Names and Abbreviations |
Berat- BR Dibër- DI Shkodër- SH Tirana- TR Vlorë- VL Durrës- DR Elbasan- EL Fier- FR Korçë- KO Kukës- KU Gjirokastër- GJ Lezhë- LE |
| Postal Language | Albanian |
Country Information
| Country/Territory Name | Albania |
| Capital | Tirana |
| Major Cities | Elbasan Dures Vlore |
| Endonym | Shqipëria |
| ISO Codes |
ISO 3166-1 numeric code- 008 ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code- AL ISO 3166-1 alpha 3 country code- ALB |
Population Information
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Check the Format of More Countries
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