U.S. Embassy in Albania

Event: The Albanian government continues to loosen COVID-19-related restrictions throughout the country.

During the weekend of May 30-31:

• The curfew for citizens across the country is lifted.
• Restrictions on shops’ operating hours are lifted.
• The red-green zone divide still applies. No intercity travel between the zones is allowed.
• Beaches in coastal towns are open to residents only.
• Cars will not be permitted to circulate on Sunday.

Effective June 1, 2020:

• All land borders will re-open. The 14-day quarantine requirement upon entry to Albania will be lifted. Quarantine will only apply in specific cases when ordered by health authorities.
• Kindergartens and daycares will re-open.
• All curfews across the country and restrictions on intercity travel will be lifted. There will no longer be red zones and green zones around the country.
• Beaches connected to hotels will be accessible to hotel guests.
• Sports activities will be permitted without spectators.
• Gyms, parks and similar centers will be permitted to re-open.

Please note that public transit remains suspended. Large events and gatherings also remain suspended.

Monitor Embassy Tirana’s website for more information on COVID-19 restrictions throughout the country. Email ACSTirana@state.gov with questions.

Actions:

• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
• Visit our Embassy web-page on COVID-19.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Tirana, Albania
  +(355) (0)4224-7285
  +(355) (0)4224-7285 (after hours)
  ACSTirana@state.gov
  https://al.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Albania Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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