Information for Travelers

General Information

Dear Fellow American,

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana would like to inform you that the Consular Information Sheet for Albania has recently been updated to reflect a new worldwide standard format, as well as other changes specific to Albania. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all citizens to use particular caution when traveling to the administrative districts of Malesi e Madhe, Shkoder, and Tropoje, due to the recent spate of criminal activities in these regions and the possible danger to American citizens traveling there. Currently, U.S. government employees are subject to travel restrictions concerning these districts. The full text of this updated Consular Information Sheet is found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1076.html.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Cautions, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays).

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy through the main Embassy telephone number at +355-(0)4-224-7285/89 or after working hours through the Embassy Duty Officer at 068-205-0786.

U.S. Citizen services hours are Monday to Thursday, 02:00 - 04:00 p.m. - Except holidays. Click here to make an appointment.

A duty officer is available after hours and on weekends to assist U.S. citizens with serious emergency situations such as arrests, death, serious illness or accidents involving U.S. citizens. Please contact us at: ACSTirana@state.gov.

 

 

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Page last updated on: 07/14/2009, at: 12:00 noon