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Yes, foreign investors can secure long-term residency in Albania by establishing a business. The process involves registering a company with the National Business Center (QKB), securing a Typ
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Yes, remote workers can live in Albania through the Digital Nomad Permit pathway. The process requires a Type D Visa applied for online via the e-Visa portal, which is converted into a physic
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Yes, high-net-worth foreign nationals can obtain residency in Albania through the Unique Investor Residence Permit track. The process involves executing a qualifying asset deployment (such as
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Yes, foreign citizens can secure indefinite residency in Albania through the Permanent Residence pathway after completing their qualifying years of legal temporary stay. The process requires
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Business · 3–9 months (includes local business formation, asset deployment, and combined visa-to-residence conversions)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family · 6–24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 4–12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 4–6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 4–12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Migration · 4–6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Migration · 4–6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Migration · 4–8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Migration · 8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Residency · 2–6 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Residency · 4–12 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student · 4–12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 5–30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist · 15 working days
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work · 4–12 weeks (includes e-visa approval and local card printing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Work · 4–16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
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