TIRANA, January 7 When it comes to international travel during the coronavirus times, holders of an Albanian passport can visit just a handful of countries. Still, like in 2020 Albanian citizens continue to possess a passport that allows them to travel visa-free to 114 countries all over the world if COVID-19 travel restrictions were not...
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German Embassy Closed Visa Application Section
TIRANA, November 18 Starting Wednesday, November 18th, the passport, and Visa Section at the German Embassy in Albania will be closed until further notice due to preventive measures. The announcement was made by the Embassy of Germany on its social media profiles. The announcement highlighted that people affected by the visa section closure will be...
No Visa for Albanian Citizens, EU Delegation Clarifies
TIRANA, October 6 During the last two days, some Albanian media outlets published misinformation regarding the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). According to the news, Albanian citizens would need a visa to travel to the Schengen Area starting 2021, even though the European Commission confirms that the service will not come into effect...
How to Apply for Fine Refund for Those Who Overstayed Abroad
TIRANA, September 24 The General Directorate of Taxation (DPT) announced on Thursday the fine refund procedure for all the Albanian citizens that were stuck abroad due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Hence, all those who overstayed their visas or the 90 day limit in the Schengen area or other countries from 10 March to 1 June,...
German Embassy Closes Visa Section
TIRANA, July 20 Starting Monday, the passport and Visa Section at the German Embassy in Albania will be closed until further notice due to preventive measures. The announcement was made by the Embassy of Germany on its social media profiles. The announcement informed that people affected by the visa section closure will be provided with...