TIRANA, July 15 /ATA/ –Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.
With US coronavirus cases recently passing the three million mark, many nations now view America with trepidation. No matter how much they want those tourism dollars, they’re unwilling to take the risk of opening their borders.
Even as restrictions ease up in some places, Americans are still on the danger list. Earlier this month, the European Union omitted the United States from its list of 15 countries whose tourists are permitted to visit.
Across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, the former communist country of Albania resumed international commercial flights as of June 15, 2020.
There are no specific details in terms of what US travelers can expect upon arrival to Albania, however, the US Embassy website states that there will be additional medical personnel at all points of entry, as well as screenings and potential quarantine requirements.
“Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice,” it states.
Among the countries that receive American tourists are Kosovo, North Macedonia, Mexico, Serbia, Turkey, Tunisia, while among the countries that accept these tourists on condition are Croatia, Egypt, the UK and Ukraine.
