Information for Travelers
Recent Consular News
4th of July American Community Party
• 4th of July flyer (Available only in Adobe Acrobat Reader version)
Consular Office Closure
The Consular Section will be closed on the following day in observation of the American holiday:
• July 4, 2008 - (Independence Day)
(FYI: When an authorized American holiday falls on a Sunday, the office will be closed the following Monday. When such a holiday falls on a Saturday, the office will be closed the preceding Friday. When an authorized Albanian holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the office will be closed the following workdays in accordance with local custom.)
In case of emergency, please call the Embassy's duty officer at +355-(0)4-224-7285 thru 89. Emergency services include the event of a death, arrest, or life-threatening illness of U.S. citizens.
American Citizen Services Hours
American Citizen Services Hours are, Monday to Thursday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
According to the U.S. Consulate in Tirana's policy, visa inquiries can only be addressed in writing to ensure accuracy in answering. No inquires will be taken during American Citizen Service Hours.
Filing the I-130 petitions
Effective March 20, 2007, U.S. citizens residents in Albania, may file the I-130 petition with our section. Click here for more information.
Page last updated: 06/11/2008 at: 2:10 p.m.