U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Albania due to crime.
Full advisory →Is Albania safe? 🇦🇱
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Albania scores 67/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Albania Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Albania destination assessed, Tirana scores highest (67/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Albania: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Albania destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Albania safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.4 / 100k | 91 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 55/100 | 55 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
Albania safety FAQ
Is Albania safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Albania Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Albania averages 67/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Albania?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Tirana currently scores highest at 67/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Albania safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.