All travelers entering
Albania must have at least six months' validity remaining on their passport as well as Visitor must hold onward/return tickets, all documents for their next destination and sufficient funds for the duration of stay. Travelers who are visa exempt for one month must pay the visa/entry fee of EUR10 at the border.
Americans: United States passport holders require a valid passport as well as a visa for a stay of more than one month.
UK nationals: British passport holders require a valid passport as well as a visa for a stay of more than one month.
Canadians: Canadian passport
holders require a valid passport as well as a visa for a stay of more than one month.
Australians: Australian passport holders require a valid passport as well as a visa for a stay of more than one month.
South Africans: South African passport holders require a valid passport as well as a visa.
Irish nationals: Irish passport holders require a valid passport as well as a visa for a stay of more than one month.
New Zealanders: New Zealand passport holders require a valid passport as well as a visa for a stay of more than one month.
Health
Medical facilities (including those for accident and emergency use) are very poor, particularly outside
Tirana. Comprehensive medical insurance, including evacuation by air ambulance is essential before traveling to Albania. There are high levels of Hepatitis in Albania and rabies is also a matter of concern as there are large numbers of stray dogs. Tick borne encephalitis has been reported in the north of the country and it is advisable to receive vaccinations for these diseases. Tap water is not safe to drink and travelers should only drink bottled water. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for all travelers older than one year of age arriving from a yellow-fever infected area in
Africa or the Americas.
Safety
Albania boasts a very low crime rate and the area around Tirana, and most of the larger cities are relatively trouble-free, but visitors should avoid traveling at night. It is also prudent to bear in mind the widespread ownership of firearms. Crime against tourists is virtually non-existent although there have been recent incidents of luggage being stolen from hotel rooms and public transport, particularly in the coastal resorts of Vlore and Saranda. Travelers should therefore remain vigilant about their personal security.
