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Explosion near Rruga Drago in Tirana

5/9/2012: The Albanian State Police reported an explosion shortly before 8am on May 9, 2012 at a private residence on Rruga Drago, near the U.S. Embassy in Tirana. One person was reported killed. Read More Security Messages »
Albanian Democratic Party Concert

3/21/2012: The Albanian Democratic Party is planning to hold a concert event in Mother Theresa Square from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012. As a result, roads leading to the square will be closed, with additional traffic delays expected in the surrounding areas. Read More Demonstration Notices »
Alabama Ballot Deadline Extended By Federal Judge

3/7/2012: Overseas voters from Alabama will have until March 31, 2012 to have their ballots received by their election official for the March 13 primary election, a federal district court judge ruled today. Read More Voting News »
New IRS Form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets)

3/6/2012: The Form 8938, should be filed by taxpayers with specific types and amounts of foreign financial assets or foreign accounts. It is important for taxpayers to determine whether they are subject to this new requirement because the law imposes significant penalties for failing to comply. Read more on IRS.Gov »
Updated Information on Inclement Winter Weather

2/13/2012: This is an update to the Emergency Message of February 8, 2012, regarding severe winter weather conditions in northern, southern, and southeastern Albania. Read More Emergency Messages »
2012 Election Cycle - Begins Now

12/14/2011: The Consular Section staff at the U.S. Embassy in Tirana is ready to assist with completing your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), the form you need to complete this year to participate in the 2012 elections as an overseas absentee voter. Read More Messages »
Credit Card Acceptance for Fee Payments

9/1/2011: As of September 1, 2011, U.S. Embassy Tirana accepts credit card payments for the full range of American Citizen Services (including passport services and CRBA applications), adoption fees, and the majority of services relating to the Department of Homeland Security (excluding waiver application fees.)
Filing Form I-130 for an Immigrant Visa by a U.S. Citizen

08/10/2011: As of August 15, 2011, U.S. citizens residing overseas can no longer be able to routinely file Forms I-130, Petitions for Alien Relative, with U.S. Embassies and Consulates except in locations where U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a public counter presence within the Embassy or Consulate.
Photocopy Fee Notice and Its Requirements

4/7/2011: As of April 18th, 2011, any applicant who does not bring photocopies as instructed on the application information page will be charged $1 per photocopy page that our office will need to make to complete your application per the Consular Affairs Fee Schedule.