For stays exceeding 30 days, a free extension obtainable from the local Police Commissariat is required. This extension is subject to renewal after 30 days. To extend a stay beyond three months, a permit is required from the Ministry of Interior. The second extension and three-month permit are both subject to minimal fees. For additional information, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of Albania at 2100 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel.
Medical facilities are limited, and medicine is in short supply.
There are periodic outbreaks of polio, cholera, and dysentery. Doctors and hospitals generally expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Check with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies overseas, including provision for medical evacuation. Ascertain whether payment will be made to the overseas hospital or doctor or whether you will be reimbursed later for expenses you incur.