Trips to Albania: Korean travellers urged to reconsider and stay alert

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the travel advisory for Albania, telling citizens to reconsider trips to the country as anti-government protests turn violent. The ministry said the change took effect at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

The advisory cites escalating unrest ahead of local elections scheduled for May next year. The ministry did not specify which warning level the advisory was raised to.

Key facts

• Announced: 10 November 2026 by South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Effective: from 2 p.m. on the same day
• Who it affects: South Korean nationals travelling to or staying in Albania
• Advice for travellers: reconsider whether trips are necessary and avoid unnecessary travel
• Advice for those in Albania: remain alert and take additional precautions

What is changing?

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised its travel advisory for Albania, the European country where anti-government protests have escalated and turned violent. The change took effect at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Why is this happening?

The ministry pointed to the unrest in Albania, where anti-government demonstrations have turned violent ahead of local elections scheduled for May next year.

Who is affected?

South Koreans planning to visit Albania have been advised to carefully consider whether their trips are necessary and to avoid unnecessary travel. South Korean nationals already in the country were told to remain alert and take additional precautions to protect themselves.

What this means for travellers

South Korean citizens weighing a trip to Albania are being urged to decide carefully whether the journey is necessary. Those already in the country should stay alert and take extra safety precautions.

The ministry said it would continue to monitor developments and the overall security situation in Albania and take appropriate measures to keep South Korean nationals there safe. No further dates or measures have been announced.