Quick Facts
Requirements
- Proof of remote employment contract or freelance contracts with non-Albanian clients.
- Bank statements proving stable foreign financial means to support residency.
- Proof of accommodation in Albania.
- Valid international health insurance policy.
- Clean criminal background record.
Application Process
- Step 1
Register and create an applicant profile on the official e-Albania portal.
- Step 2
Upload translated and legalized application documents and submit the digital file.
- Step 3
Wait for electronic processing and verification by the Border and Migration authorities.
- Step 4
Upon approval notification, collect your digital or physical Unique Residence Permit card in Albania.
Estimated Costs
Pros & Cons
Low income threshold, very affordable cost of living, and tax-free status on foreign earnings for non-residents.
Digital infrastructure and public transport outside major urban hubs are still developing.
FAQs
Can my family join me under this visa?+
Yes. Family members can apply under the family reunification provisions of the immigration law.
Does this visa grant access to the Schengen area?+
No. Albania is not an EU or Schengen member state.
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