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Albania Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Albania carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B. Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for direct travel from the US, but is required if coming from countries with yellow fever risk.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine Vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccines are current, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Albania age 1 and older. Special dosing applies for infants and high-risk travelers.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Albania.

Recommended

Measles

Measles vaccination is essential due to rising cases worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabies is not common in dogs in Albania and vaccines are available if needed. Pre-exposure vaccination may be considered for high-risk activities or limited access to medical care.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for direct travel from the US, but is required if coming from countries with yellow fever risk.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

129

Medical / Ambulance

127

Fire

128

U.S. Embassy

+355-4-2247-285

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.