What vaccinations are mandatory and recommended for Albania?
No vaccinations are mandatory for Albania from France. Hepatitis A booster is recommended. Tick-borne encephalitis is advised for rural and forested areas outside winter. Hepatitis B, rabies, and typhoid are only necessary for extended stays in remote areas.
Recommended vaccines for everyone
Hepatitis A: vaccination is advisable for any trip to Albania. Update this vaccine before departure.
Vaccines according to your itinerary
- Tick-borne encephalitis: recommended if you plan stays in rural or forested areas, particularly from March to November (tick activity period).
- Hepatitis B, rabies and typhoid: only for prolonged stays in isolated rural areas with limited access to medical care.
Key points to remember
No vaccine is mandatory to enter Albania from France. DTP vaccines (diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis) must be up to date as for any trip. Consult an international vaccination center 4 to 6 weeks before departure for personalized advice according to your itinerary.