Clarifications regarding the reopening of air and sea connections between Italy and Albania

Due to COVID – 19 the situation of many people, in particular Italian and Albanian citizens, who need to undertake their activities by moving between the two countries Italy and Albania is still uncertain.

There are many questions in this sense received in the Studio and, therefore, for all interested parties who contact us and/or want more precise information we briefly summarize the provisions currently in force in both states.

In Albania, the Regulatory Act no. 243 of 03.24.2020 issued by the Council of Ministers and ratified by the Albanian Parliament is still in force, which sets the deadline for the duration of the state of emergency as 06.23.2020.

In Italy, a Prime Ministerial Decree was issued on 11.06.2020 which in paragraphs 2 and 3 of art. 6 of the Prime Ministerial Decree specifies that travel to and from countries other than those referred to in paragraph 1) – a) Member States of the European Union; b) States party to the Schengen Agreement; c) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; d) Andorra, Principality of Monaco; e) Republic of San Marino and Vatican City State – remain prohibited until 30 June 2020, except for proven work needs, absolute urgency or health reasons.

The same Prime Ministerial Decree also provides that in any case it remains permitted to return to Italy to one's domicile, home or residence, but always by completing and depositing the self-certification form with the authorities in charge of controlling travellers on public transport.