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- Albania - Consular Information Sheet
- April 29, 1993
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- Country Description: Albania is undergoing profound political and economic
- change. However, tensions have subsided and public order has been restored.
- Facilities for tourism are not highly developed, and many of the goods and
- services taken for granted in other European countries are not yet available.
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- Entry Requirements: The Albanian government no longer requires visas of
- U.S. citizens. A passport is required. A 10 dollar airport fee must be
- paid to Albanian customs officials upon departure. Americans planning to
- travel to Albania can contact for specific entry/exit requirements the
- Embassy of the Republic of Albania at 1511 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
- 20005, Tel: (202) 223-4942, or an Albanian mission abroad (for example, the
- Albanian mission to France in Paris or the Albanian Embassy in Rome, Italy).
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- Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are limited. Medicine is in short
- supply. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for
- health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the
- United States. Travelers have found that in some cases, supplemental
- medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be useful.
- Further information on health matters can be obtained from the Centers for
- Disease Control's international travelers hotline at (404) 332-4559.
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- Crime Information: Crime against tourists (robbery, mugging, and
- pickpocketing) is a problem, especially on city streets after dark. The
- loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to
- the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The Department
- of State's pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Eastern
- Europe" are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
- Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. They provide useful information on
- guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad.
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- Currency Regulations: Credit cards and travelers checks are rarely accepted
- in Albania. In addition, hotel accommodations are very limited, and even
- confirmed reservations are sometimes not honored.
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- Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
- which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use and dealing of
- illegal drugs are severe, and convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
- and fines.
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- Other Information: On March 19, 1992, the Albanian Government suspended the
- adoption process until further notice. The Albanian Government intends to
- draft new legislation governing the international adoption process.
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- Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain
- updated information on travel and security within Albania.
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- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania is located at Rruga
- Labinoti 103; telephone (355-42) 32875. Although the U.S. Embassy in Tirana
- is open, routine consular assistance to U.S. citizens in Albania is limited
- by the difficult environment and a small staff.
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- No. 93-059
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- This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to note
- that economic and political tensions have subsided and to add information on
- reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
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