Note, September 2026. This notice pertains to the refund of fines imposed during the period from March 10 to June 1, 2020, in accordance with Government Decree No. 474, dated June 15, 2020. The measure was related to the border closures due to COVID-19 and has ended. The deadlines and procedure described below no longer apply. The content is retained for historical reference.
With the VKM No. 474, dated 15.6.2020, The reimbursement of fines imposed by foreign authorities on Albanian citizens, who due to the border closures exceeded their permitted stay in these countries during the period from March 10 to June 1, 2020, has been approved.
Each individual, an Albanian citizen, who has been fined in foreign countries for the above reason, must have:
- the receipt for payment of the fine, which must be submitted, translated and notarized,
- bank account details (bank name and IBAN);
- photocopies of the individual's identification document (passport, identity card);
- Individuals must submit contact information and a personal phone number.
- The above documents must be submitted to the General Directorate of Taxes, via postal service (or post box at the GDT).
