Embassy of Poland in Tirana, Albania; address Bogdanëve Street 50, Tiranë; phone +35544510020.
Poland is an appealing destination for some Albanian travelers, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, such as the Tatra Mountains. With 4.2 million Albanians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Poland's historic cities like Krakow and Warsaw particularly attractive.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Albania. It ranks 20th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, making it safer than Albania, which ranks 28th. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, again surpassing Albania's rank of 42nd. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people compared to Albania's 2.3. Additionally, the rates of female murders are also lower in Poland (0.4) than in Albania (0.8). When looking at organized crime, Poland scores better in several categories, such as mafia groups (Poland: 2.0 vs. Albania: 7.0) and state crime (Poland: 3.5 vs. Albania: 7.0). Overall, while no place is entirely free of crime, Poland presents a safer environment for tourists compared to Albania.