Queues and Increased Traffic in Vërmicë, Thousands of Holidaymakers from Kosovo Head to Albania

A high number of entries has been recorded at the Vërmicë Border Crossing Point, as thousands of citizens from Kosovo have set off toward the Albanian coast and the country’s tourist areas for the weekend and holidays.

During the early hours of Saturday morning, queues formed at the entrance to Albania due to the increase in vehicles. The heavy flow is linked to the first weekend of July and the tourist season.

To manage the situation, authorities at the Morinë Border Crossing Point have activated all control booths.

For vehicles with Kosovo license plates, the procedure of crossing without detailed checks is being applied, in line with the agreements in force. Meanwhile, for vehicles with foreign license plates, accelerated procedures are being followed in order to avoid delays and ease traffic flow.

According to data from the Border and Migration Directorate, from 05:00 to 09:00 alone, 11,725 citizens from Kosovo entered Albanian territory through the Morinë Border Police Station in 2,740 vehicles.

The latest data show that, within 36 hours, around 30,000 travelers and 136 buses were recorded entering Albania.