Albania
Travel restrictions
Albania’s land, maritime and air borders are now open for travel, but some neighboring countries have travel restrictions in place.
Commercial flights are now available again in Albania from June 15th 2020.
Effective May 1st 2022, the Government of Albania repealed COVID-19-related entry requirements. Travelers to Albania are not required to present proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in order to enter Albania.
Measures taken by the government
As of May 1st 2022, the Government of Albania lifted many COVID-19-related public health measures within the country. There are no restrictions on public movement, and bars and restaurants may operate any time of day. Nevertheless, we recommend that all U.S. citizens travel with the latest official documentation of their COVID vaccination (or proof of recovery), as individual businesses may ask for it, or it may be required at other transit points on the way to/from Albania.
Testing
Individuals can arrange private testing by going to a private testing lab. No symptoms or doctor’s order is required to arrange a private test, and no advance appointment is necessary.
According to the Albanian Ministry of Health and Social Protection, there are six private labs authorized to perform SARS-CoV-2 testing for administrative issues:
— American Hospital Laboratory (Tel: +355 4 222 5640)
— Biocheck Diagnostic (Tel: +355 4 242 7025)
— Genius Lab (Cell: +355 69 303 3026)
— German Hospital International (Cell: +355 67 200 4282)
— Intermedica (Tel: +355 4 220 0600)
— Noval Diagnostic (Cell: +355 68 804 2045)
— SALUS Lab (Cell: +355 68 205 3180)
The average cost for testing is: PCR = 8,500 ALL or ~85 USD – Antigen = 4,000 ALL or ~40 USD.
Hard copy letters of test results are provided within 24 to 72 hrs. You can arrange another method of delivery (e.g.: email or text) with the individual labs.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Medical Emergency Number: 127
Source:
US Embassy in Albania https://al.usembassy.gov/updates_covid19/
Published on October 6th 2022 (checked on November 30th 2022)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx