Travel Information From Slovenia to Albania

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Albania.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Albania.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Albania is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age.

You will need at least 3 Months validity on your passport from the day you plan to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Albanian

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Përshëndetje
Good morning = Miremengjes
Good afternoon = Mirembrema
Goodbye = Mirupafshim
Nice to meet you = Gëzohem që u njohëm

Conversational

How are you? = Si jeni?
I am good thank you = Unë jam i mirë ju falenderoj
What’s your name? = Si e ke emrin?
My name is … = Unë quhem …
Do you speak English? = A flisni anglisht?
I don’t speak … = nuk flas…
How do you say… in … = Si thua… në…
I don’t understand = I don’t understand

Basics

Yes = po
No = Nr
Please = Ju lutem
Thank you = Faleminderit
You’re welcome = jeni te mirepritur
Excuse me = Më falni
Wait = Prisni
Hurry up = Nxito
Go away = Largohu
Let’s go to = Shkojmë
I want to go to … = Unë dua të shkoj në…
A little bit = Pak
A lot = Shumë

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restorant
Do you have? … = a keni? …
Not too spicy = Jo shumë pikante
It was delicious = Ishte e shijshme
The bill, please = Faturën të lutem
How much? = Sa shumë?
Very expensive = Shumë e shtrenjtë
Can you reduce the price? = Mund ta ulni çmimin?
Please can I have a beer? = Ju lutem mund të pi një birrë?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taksi
Car = Makinë
Bus = Autobus
Right = E drejta
Left = Majtas
Straight = Drejt
Stop here = Ndalo ketu

Places

Downtown = Në qendër të qytetit
Street = Rruga
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Muzeu
Mall = Mall
Market = Tregu
Hospital = Spitali
Doctor = Doktor
Police = Policia
Post office = Zyra postare
Bank = Banka

Time & Dates

What time is it? = Sa eshte ora?
Today = Sot
Tomorrow = Nesër
The day after tomorrow = Pasneser
Yesterday = Dje
When? = Kur?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Ku eshte tualeti?
Help me, please = Më ndihmo të lutem
Call an ambulance = Thirrni një ambulancë
I don’t feel good = nuk ndihem keq

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Tirana

Tirana is one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Albania. It is the capital and the area where tourists start their journey to explore Albania. Tirana has a range of tourist attractions that make the city famous for tourism. It has a mild climate and a pleasant atmosphere.

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Overcharging

Travelers have reported being overcharged a lot for foreign beers, especially when costs for food and drink in Albania are generally low (except for some parts of the riviera and the capital).

Bar Scams

Travelers have reported being overcharged a lot for foreign beers, especially when costs for food and drink in Albania are generally low (except for some parts of the riviera and the capital).

You may be asked to buy a drink for the bar owner or waitress, and then you will get charged a premium. Don't do it.

It's also worth avoiding bars and nightclubs which are associated with any type of prostitution or exotic dancing, as these are the spots where a lot of Albania's gun violence occurs.

Work experience scams

Many students and gap year travelers like to earn money while making their way around the world and find jobs in interesting places.

Unfortunately there have been reports of some Albanian agencies not being quite what they seem, and potential employees have found themselves without a placement despite parting with a hefty agency fee.

Check the bona fides of any agency as best you can. Ask them for details of past employees and contact them yourself. Legitimate agencies will be happy to hand over details to help you make an informed decision.

International Driving Permit 1968 is required

• The most common religion in Albania is Islam.
• Don't be surprised the usual way to say "yes" is by moving the head from side to side. "No" is usually signalled by a slight raising of eyebrows sometimes accompanied by a gentle click of the tongue.
• Don't necessarily travel to the northeastern border area with Kosovo - it's discouraged due to the presence of unexploded ordnance.
• Don't always expect Albanians to open the gifts immediately - they rather open them in private.
• Don't forget to handshake when greeting (men). Women usually greet with light kisses on both cheeks (”air kisses” where you just touch cheeks and kiss the air), a handshake is common on first meeting. Eye contact is important.
• Don't smack or slurp - it's not appreciated.
• Don't - Avoid eye contact business and personal conversations. It's a sign of courtesy.
• Don't enter buses, trains or similar before everyone who wants to get out has done so.
• Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Albania?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Albania. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Albania is ranked 67th in the world. The healthcare system in Albania is primarily public.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Caused by touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.