Location: Albania
Event: The Albanian government continues to loosen COVID-19-related restrictions throughout the country. Tirana, Durres, Kavaja, Kurbin and Shkodra remain designated as “red zones” and have additional restrictions relative to the rest of the country. Travel between red and green zones is still prohibited.
New changes that take effect on Monday, May 18, 2020, include:
· Pedestrians and vehicles may circulate within red and green zones without permits.
· The curfew in red zones is extended to 9:00 p.m. and there is no curfew in green zones.
· Vehicles are not permitted on the roads on Saturdays and Sundays.
· Restaurants with outdoor seating areas are permitted to operate in both red and green zones.
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 webpage 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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