Moving to Albania from Dominica

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominica to Albania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Dominica to Albania, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominica to Albania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
AL
10.8

Albania performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
AL
18.8

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
AL
1.8t

Dominica performs better than Albania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
AL
4.8%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
AL
$18,100

Albania performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
AL
10.8

Albania generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Albania passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Albania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Albania has 20.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Albania safe for expats?

Albania performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Dominica?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM AL
Population 74,629 3,095,344
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages English Albanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +355
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112