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@Alice4186

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American expat in Albania

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Registration: 21 April 2023

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11 months ago
forevergtb

giving birth in Albania by forevergtb

im panning on coming here in 2 months to marry my Albanian partner and stay here to have our baby/ for the foreseeable future im due in end of may and need to get this sorted asap but upon looking there's public and private hospitals, I was looking ...

Alice4186

Childbirth in Albania is not only the most expensive in the world, but the medical staff have zero education. They don't even know about washing hands or anything. Let alone there is no supplies and equipment. When you give birth here, you need to ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
teelac777

Albanian income taxes by teelac777

Question for US citizens regarding Albanian taxes: Has any US non-resident visitor on US social security without any income in Albania who has spent over 182 days in one calendar year in Albania had to pay Albanian taxes?

Alice4186

Question for US citizens regarding Albanian taxes: Has any US non-resident visitor on US social security without any income in Albania who has spent over 182 days in one calendar year in Albania had to pay Albanian taxes?-@teelac777Maybe you are on ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
teelac777

Albanian income taxes by teelac777

Question for US citizens regarding Albanian taxes: Has any US non-resident visitor on US social security without any income in Albania who has spent over 182 days in one calendar year in Albania had to pay Albanian taxes?

Alice4186

@Alice4186 Read my question. I'm asking about starting to pay taxes, not stopping. -@teelac777I did read your question. And you are wrong. It asks if you can stop paying taxes after so many days in Albania. I answered your question. What else ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
KP2020

Moving to Albania by KP2020

Hello, we are looking into moving to Albania. We cannot find any information regarding cheaper property for sale. All you seem to get is new apartments on the coast. We cannot afford this type of property and I also want to build a garden so I ...

Alice4186

Hello everyone, @ Butterfly bean, do you have any question ?Regards,Bhavna -@BhavnaHello. How do you live in Albania? Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
KP2020

Moving to Albania by KP2020

Hello, we are looking into moving to Albania. We cannot find any information regarding cheaper property for sale. All you seem to get is new apartments on the coast. We cannot afford this type of property and I also want to build a garden so I ...

Alice4186

Hello, we are looking into moving to Albania. We cannot find any information regarding cheaper property for sale. All you seem to get is new apartments on the coast.We cannot afford this type of property and I also want to build a garden so I need ... Read More

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last year
virturalone

Volare housing rental by virturalone

HI, I am considering renting apartment in Vlora and the agent wants $800 for security deposit; I am afraid I will not receive my security deposit when I leave and wondered if anybody had informatoin on this agency, and if it is common practice and ...

Alice4186

Thank you Fladin, I understand completely. I am looking for a one year or longer lease on the right flat and am willing to pay one year in advance. This should alleviate some of the owner’s concerns. Best regards,Russ -@russcon90256That would ... Read More

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last year
virturalone

Volare housing rental by virturalone

HI, I am considering renting apartment in Vlora and the agent wants $800 for security deposit; I am afraid I will not receive my security deposit when I leave and wondered if anybody had informatoin on this agency, and if it is common practice and ...

Alice4186

She wants 800 euro for security plus 400 euro each month , including paying 400 for the last month,. So, if I refuse to pay last month she could throw me out and just keep all 800 euro; at best she would not throw me out just keep the remaining 400 ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
Armand

Getting married in Albania by Armand

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Albania or who are about to get married in Albania to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Albania? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed ...

Alice4186

Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Albania or who are about to get married in Albania to participate in this thread What are the formalities to get married in Albania? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
Arash Firenze

Insurance and bank by Arash Firenze

Dear all, Happy to reconnect with all of you. As anticipated I am going to move to Valona in January. Does anyone have direct experience with national health insurance ? I would like to find a good insurance company to cover my health in Albania and ...

Alice4186

Hi Arash.Are you moving to Albania and get the residence permit? About opening a bank account: it seems to be possible once you are resident, but... some consulting firms declare to have a way for non resident too.Banca Intesa San Paolo operates or ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
virturalone

Volare housing rental by virturalone

HI, I am considering renting apartment in Vlora and the agent wants $800 for security deposit; I am afraid I will not receive my security deposit when I leave and wondered if anybody had informatoin on this agency, and if it is common practice and ...

Alice4186

HI, I am considering renting apartment in Vlora and the agent wants $800 for security deposit; I am afraid I will not receive my security deposit when I leave and wondered if anybody had informatoin on this agency, and if it is common practice and ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
out of the blue

Meeting foreign families by out of the blue

I am looking for homeschooling families , or off the grid lifestyle seeking people that we might come into a possible connection to exchange later on houses or work on projects or just do activities together with out kids and exchange information , ...

Alice4186

I am looking for homeschooling families , or off the grid lifestyle seeking people that we might come into a possible connection to exchange later on houses or work on projects or just do activities together with out kids and exchange information , ... Read More

Alice4186 created a thread
last year

Expat community in Valona

Hi there, does anyone know an expat community in Valona? Maybe if you could share the facebook page, or whatever to connect with them. -@Arash FirenzeThere are no expat communities in Albania. Unless you want to get human trafficked to the UK? Are ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
Priscilla

Property prices in Tirana by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Tirana is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...

Alice4186

Hello priscilla, l am looking for a studio or 1 bedroom flat in tirana suberb with 4 / 5 kms centerBudget 150 to 250 rent per month. [link moderated] thank you in advance. Looping forward to hearing from you. Alain-@DemadyIn Tirana, you will pay ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
Priscilla

Property prices in Tirana by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Tirana is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...

Alice4186

Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Tirana is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is the ... Read More

Alice4186 replied to a thread
last year
cliftonaadams

Buying a new car in Albania by cliftonaadams

Is it best to buy a car in the US and ship or buy in Albania? Thanks.

Alice4186

Is it best to buy a car in the US and ship or buy in Albania? Thanks. -@cliftonaadamsAll the cars here are stolen. You can't leave the country with them. But why would you buy a car in the US and ship it here? Makes not sense. Why not buy a car ... Read More