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Demonstration in Front of the Tirana First Instance Court

2/9/2013: The U.S. Embassy has become aware of a scheduled demonstration today, Saturday, February 9, at 12:30, in front of the Tirana First Instance Court near the Lana river at Zhan D'Ark Boulevard. Read More Demonstration Notices »
Potential Spontaneous Demonstrations

2/7/2013: U.S. Embassy Tirana advises U.S. citizens of the potential for spontaneous demonstrations in response to the recent acquittal by the Tirana District Court of two individuals who stood trial for their role in the violent demonstrations which occurred on January 21, 2011. Read More Security Messages »
Attack on U.S. Embassy Ankara

2/6/2013: U.S. Embassy Tirana reminds U.S. citizens to be aware of their personal safety and security following the February 1, attack on the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. Read More Security Messages »
IRS Implements Changes to ITIN Application Requirement

1/10/2013: As of January 1, 2013, the IRS started implementing new procedures for issuing new Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). Designed specifically for tax-administration purposes, ITINs are only issued to people who are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number. Read more tax information »
Closure of U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section

12/12/2012: Due to construction, U.S. Embassy Tirana’s Consular Section will be closed to the public from December 21, 2012, to December 28, 2012. Read More Messages »
ICE Notice to US citizens: Your Actions Abroad May Have Serious Consequences

10/18/2012: Millions of American citizens travel abroad on a regular basis. While the vast majority of them are law abiding, some commit crimes against minors in foreign countries. “Our message is clear to all U.S. citizens: We take these crimes seriously,” said Peter Vincent, director of Homeland Security Investigations' Office of International Affairs.
Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2013

10-16-2012: Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 62 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2013, the Social Security Administration announced today.
Delivering Absentee Ballots to the U.S. Embassy in Tirana

10/15/2012: Voters intending to submit their ballots to the U.S. Embassy should do so by 25 October 2012. In order to ensure that all ballots are received in the United States prior to November 6, U.S. citizens intending on delivering their ballots to the Embassy should do so by 16:00 on October 25. Read More Messages »
Planned Demonstration in Pogradec

9/18/2012: The Albanian Imam League has applied for a permit from the Albanian State Police to hold a public demonstration in the city of Pogradec tomorrow, September 19, 2012. Read More Emergency Messages »
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7/20/2012: The American Citizen Services Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana is now on Twitter. Please follow us to receive the latest news for U.S. citizens.
Register and Request Your Ballot for Upcoming Primaries

7/6/2012: Voters from the listed States should visit FVAP.gov to register and request their absentee ballot for the August and September 2012 State Primary elections. Read More Voting News »
Credit Card Acceptance for Fee Payments

9/1/2011: As of September 1, 2011, U.S. Embassy Tirana accepts credit card payments for the full range of American Citizen Services (including passport services and CRBA applications), adoption fees, and the majority of services relating to the Department of Homeland Security (excluding waiver application fees.)