Location: Albania Subject:  July 4th Voting Message Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2022 U.S. elections!  In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)  in 2022.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and …

Location: Albania Subject:  End of Travel on Expired U.S. Passports   U.S. citizens who are overseas after June 30, 2022, will no longer be able to use an expired U.S. passport to return to the United States. For more information about this change, please visit:  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html If your U.S. passport is expired, please see our website for information on …

Location:  Tirana, Albania Subject: New Albanian Immigration Law 79/2021 The U.S. Embassy is aware that the passage and publication of “Law 79” in Albania last year has caused confusion for U.S. citizens, especially concerning its implications for U.S. citizen visitors to Albania and the amount of time that they may be allowed to remain in Albania …

February 8, 2022 Location:  Tirana, Albania Subject: New Albanian Immigration Law 79/2021 The U.S. Embassy has been in discussions with relevant Albanian immigration and border authorities to clarify Albania’s new Law 79/2021 that relates to the length of time foreigners can stay in Albania. It is currently our understanding that Americans who entered Albania before January …

Location: In front of the Prime Minister’s office at “Deshmoret e Kombit” Boulevard in Tirana (announced gathering point) Date/Time: Wednesday October 6, 2021, 5:00 pm Event: A protest has been announced for this afternoon at the Prime Minister’s office. This protest may migrate to alternate locations in Tirana, or similar gatherings may emerge in other …

Location: Albania Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this …

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. …