# 🇦🇱 Albania — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Albania from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/albania 17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 365 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albania Short-Stay Type C Tourist e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | €60 | — | 15 days | | Albania Type C Transit e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 5 days | €60 | — | 15 days | | Albania Short-Stay Type C Business e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | €120 | — | 15 days | - **Albania Short-Stay Type C Tourist e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Online application form, Digital passport photo, Proof of accommodation, Travel insurance, Round-trip travel booking · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: punetejashtme.gov.al - **Albania Type C Transit e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Online application form, Onward travel ticket, Destination entry documents · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: punetejashtme.gov.al - **Albania Short-Stay Type C Business e-Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Online application form, Invitation letter, Proof of business activity, Proof of accommodation, Travel insurance, Digital passport photo · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: punetejashtme.gov.al ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albania Residence Permit - Student | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Albania Residence Permit - Student** — Key documents: Passport, Letter of acceptance, Proof of financial support, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: up to 15 h/week · Study: Authorises enrolment at the named Albanian institution. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albania Unique Permit - Digital Nomad / Remote Worker | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Unique Permit (self-employment) | Available | — | — | — | — | | Albania Unique Permit - Self-Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Albania Unique Permit - Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Albania Unique Permit - Highly Qualified Employee (AL Blue Card) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Albania Unique Permit - Intra-Company Transfer | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Albania Unique Permit - Digital Nomad / Remote Worker** — Key documents: Passport, Remote work contract, Proof of income, Police clearance certificate, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, e-Albania application · Rights: Work: Work is for foreign employers/clients only; not for the local Albanian labour market. · Study: Incidental study permitted; formal study uses the student permit. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com - **Unique Permit (self-employment)** — Freelancers who register as an Albanian sole trader (Person Fizik) qualify for a self-employment Unique Permit (1 year, renewable) with a business plan and roughly EUR 5,000 in a local business bank account. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: visionconsultingalbania.com - **Albania Unique Permit - Self-Employment** — Key documents: Passport, Business registration, Business plan, Proof of capital, Police clearance certificate, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Authorises the registered self-employed activity in Albania. · Study: Incidental study permitted. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org - **Albania Unique Permit - Employment** — Key documents: Passport, Employment contract, Employer declaration, Police clearance certificate, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring Albanian employer. · Study: Incidental study permitted. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may join via family reunification once the sponsor holds a 1-year permit. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com - **Albania Unique Permit - Highly Qualified Employee (AL Blue Card)** — Key documents: Passport, Employment contract, National Employment and Skills Agency approval, Proof of higher qualifications, Police clearance certificate, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Authorises highly qualified employment; AL Blue Card facilitates mobility and family reunification. · Study: Incidental study permitted. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification available, with facilitated treatment for Blue Card holders. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org - **Albania Unique Permit - Intra-Company Transfer** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of group relationship, Assignment/transfer letter, Proof of prior employment, Professional qualifications, Police clearance certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Work confined to the Albanian group entity under the assignment. · Study: Incidental study permitted. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albania Residence Permit - Real Estate Owner | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Albania Unique Permit - Investor | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Albania Residence Permit - Real Estate Owner** — Key documents: Passport, Property ownership certificate, Proof of habitability, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Police clearance certificate · Rights: Study: Incidental study permitted. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org - **Albania Unique Permit - Investor** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of investment, Company registration, Employment ratio evidence, Police clearance certificate, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Authorises management of the invested business activity. · Study: Incidental study permitted. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albania Residence Permit - Retiree / Pensioner | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Albania Residence Permit - Retiree / Pensioner** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of pension income, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Police clearance certificate · Rights: Study: Incidental study permitted. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse may join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albania Residence Permit - Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Albanian Citizenship by Descent / Albanian Origin | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Albania Residence Permit - Family Reunification** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence permit, Proof of accommodation, Proof of financial means, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Reunified spouses/adult dependants may generally access the labour market subject to permit terms. · Study: Children may enrol in education. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Covers spouse, minor/dependent children and dependent parents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org - **Albanian Citizenship by Descent / Albanian Origin** — Key documents: Applicant's birth certificate, Albanian ancestor's records, Intermediate generation certificates, Criminal record certificate, Valid identification · Rights: Work: Citizenship confers full work rights. · Study: Full access to education. · Residency: Citizenship itself; descent within 2nd degree reduces residence to 3 years for those naturalising. · Family: Children of citizens acquire citizenship by descent; dual nationality permitted. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: data.globalcit.eu ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Albania Long-Stay Type D Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 15 days | | Albania Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Albania Long-Stay Type D Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Purpose-of-stay documents, Proof of accommodation, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Study: Permitted where the residence ground is study, via the subsequent permit. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members can follow via family reunification once the sponsor is resident. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: punetejashtme.gov.al - **Albania Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Passport, Residence history, Proof of stable means, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Police clearance certificate · Rights: Work: Permanent residents have broad access to the labour market. · Study: Full access to education. · Residency after 7 years · Family: Family members may hold or apply for their own permits. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: invest-in-albania.org --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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