Due to a strike of AlbControl employees at Tirana International Airport, all inbound and outbound flights have been cancelled for April 7, 2021. The duration of the strike, and the potential impact to flight schedules beyond April 7, is not known at this time. If you have concerns about imminent travel, please contact your airline …

Thursday, March 25, 2021, is the official start date of the electoral campaigns in Albania. Both the Democratic and the Socialist Parties will organize events today that may draw large crowds. The Democratic Party will have their electoral campaign opening at 4:30 p.m. at Mother Theresa Square and party supporters are expected to gather. The …

In light of recent changes in requirements for travel by air that may impact your plans and preparation for travel, the U.S. Embassy would like to make you aware of the below changes.  As country-specific requirements may change rapidly, all air passengers should remain in close contact with their respective air carrier for the latest information. …

On March 17, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Tirana suspended all routine consular services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the provision of routine U.S. citizen services.  As of October 22, 2020, we will begin to re-open routine U.S. citizen services on the following timeline: Beginning Thursday October 22, 2020, we will resume processing applications for …

The Department of State is committed to assisting overseas voters in casting their ballots.  For instructions on how to vote from Albania please see our website  here .  For general overseas voting information please see the Department of State’s web site  Absentee Voting Information for U.S. Citizens Abroad  or  FVAP.gov . RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: Note that the  U.S. Postal Service  recommends voters mail their completed ballots before Election …

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require …

Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …

Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is a straightforward process and can be done from anywhere in the world! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens must have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) (PDF) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in …

Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state.  Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register.  Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …

Greetings, We are excited to announce that we will be visiting Sarande on Friday, May 25, to meet with you and assist with any U.S. citizen services you might need. Our Consular staff will gladly accept passport applications, perform notarial services, and provide information regarding Social Security, voter registration, and more.  Please visit our webpage for a …

Greetings from the U.S. Embassy in Tirana. We are excited to announce that we will be visiting Shkoder on Monday, May 14th to meet with you and assist with any U.S. citizen services you might need. Our Consular staff will gladly accept passport applications, perform notarial services, and provide information regarding Social Security, voter registration, and more.  Please …

Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35.  The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. For more information please visit the U.S. …