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Democratic Party Rally

5/13/2013: The U.S. Embassy informed U.S. citizens that the Democratic Party (DP) has scheduled a political rally today, Monday, May 13, at 7:30 pm, in Sheshi Mother Teresa. Read More Security Messages »
Update on Flooding in Northern Albania

4/10/2013: The Albanian Ministry of the Interior has announced a state of emergency for Obot, Berdice, Dajc, and Velipoje in the coastal flood plain region and the region of Shkoder due to continued heavy rains and increased water flow in the Drini and Buna rivers in the north. Read More Emergency Messages »
We Need Your Input

4/2/2013: The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) (SF-76) and Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) (SF-186) forms are being updated to increase their ease-of-use and effectiveness. We are seeking technical and design comments and recommendations. Suggestions are welcome on all aspects of the forms. Read More Voting News »
Delivery of Passports via Private Courier

3/29/2013: As of April 2, 2013, if your passport application is approved, you will have two options to receive your new passport. Read More Passport News »
High Levels of Aflatoxins in Milk

2/27/2013: Local and international media outlets have reported extensively on aflatoxin contamination in milk in the Balkans. Aflatoxin is a fungal byproduct of cattle feed that is sometimes found in milk. Read More Messages »
Worldwide Caution

2/19/2013: The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.
IRS Implements Changes to ITIN Application Requirement

1/10/2013: As of January 1, 2013, the IRS started implementing new procedures for issuing new Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). Designed specifically for tax-administration purposes, ITINs are only issued to people who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number. Read more tax information »
ICE Notice to US citizens: Your Actions Abroad May Have Serious Consequences

10/18/2012: Millions of American citizens travel abroad on a regular basis. While the vast majority of them are law abiding, some commit crimes against minors in foreign countries. “Our message is clear to all U.S. citizens: We take these crimes seriously,” said Peter Vincent, director of Homeland Security Investigations' Office of International Affairs.
Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2013

10-16-2012: Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 62 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2013, the Social Security Administration announced today.
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7/20/2012: The American Citizen Services Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana is now on Twitter. Please follow us to receive the latest news for U.S. citizens.
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.)