Are you travelling to Albania?

Albanian is a developing country in Southeastern Europe. Bordering countries include Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Greece. Its coastline faces the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The highest mountain is Korab, reaching up to 2,764 metres (9,068 ft). The climate is mild, with dry coastal summers and rainy winters.

Capital City: Tirana

Languages: Albanian

Population: 2.9 million

Currency: Albanian Lek

Entry Requirements:

• Tourist, Business or Student visa not required for stays up to 90 days per six-month period. Canadians must have a passport.
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers coming from countries with YF transmission.

Diseases to consider:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza, especially November to April
• Leishmaniasis
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella
• Pneumococcal
• Rabies
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
• Tick-borne Encephalitis
• Traveller’s Diarrhea
• Typhoid Fever

Travel Alerts

Check Government of Canada advisories specific to Albania here.