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🇦🇱 Vaccines for Albania

Entry requirements & recommendations for travel to Albania

Albania requires no specific travel vaccines and has been an increasingly popular emerging destination, particularly for its Adriatic and Ionian coastline around Saranda and the Riviera, alongside the capital Tirana. Hepatitis A is recommended given more variable food and water hygiene standards than in EU countries (Albania is an EU candidate but not yet a member). There's no malaria risk. Tick-borne encephalitis exists at low levels in forested rural areas, relevant mainly for hikers in the mountainous interior. Healthcare in Tirana and along the developed coastal areas is reasonable for tourist needs; more remote mountain areas have limited facilities.

Medical disclaimer: This is general information only — not personal medical advice. Requirements and risks change. Always consult a qualified travel health clinic before departure.
Required for entry

No vaccines required for entry to this destination.

Recommended by WHO & CDC
Hepatitis A
Food and water contamination risk.
💉 2 doses
📅 Book at least 4 weeks before travel
⚡ Effective: 2 weeks after 1st dose. Full protection after 2nd dose (6–12 months later).
🛡 Protects for: 1st dose ~1 yr. 2nd dose: lifetime.
Recommended
Disease risks
  • ⚠Hepatitis A
Approximate cost per person
Required vaccines
—
None required for entry
Recommended vaccines
~€140
(~$152)
per person · full courses
Hepatitis A (2 doses)€140 ($152)

💡 Approximate figures based on private European travel clinic rates (April 2026). Actual costs vary by clinic and country. Not all recommended vaccines will apply to every trip — discuss your specific itinerary with a travel health clinic.

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Common questions
Do I need vaccines for Albania?
No vaccines are required for entry. Hepatitis A is recommended, particularly if your trip includes rural areas, the mountainous interior, or eating outside established restaurants along the coast, where food and water hygiene standards can be more variable than in EU countries.
Is there malaria in Albania?
No. Albania is malaria-free.
Is tick-borne encephalitis a risk in Albania?
Low risk for most coastal tourism, but present at low levels in forested rural and mountainous areas. Worth being aware of if your trip includes hiking in Albania's mountainous interior, particularly during spring through autumn — take standard tick precautions in these areas.
Is tap water safe in Albania?
Tap water quality is variable, generally less reliable than in EU countries. Bottled water is recommended throughout, including in Tirana and coastal resort areas.