Albania Residence for Real Estate Investors

The Albania Residence for Real Estate Investors allows foreign nationals to obtain residence by owning qualifying real estate in Albania. The minimum requirement is ownership, evidenced by a certificate of ownership or a notarized sales contract that proves payment of the financial obligation.

There is no minimum investment required. Validity options available under the residence permit system include 3-6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, and permanent. The specific validity granted depends on the permit category and the applicant’s eligibility at the time of application; the government has not announced any financial thresholds tied to specific validity periods.

To qualify for the Albania Residence for Real Estate Investors, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Own qualifying real estate in Albania

• Provide a certificate of ownership or a notarized photocopy of the sales contract proving payment of the financial obligation.

Hold a valid travel document and recent photos

• Submit a photocopy of a valid travel document and photos taken within the last 6 months (47×36 mm).

Demonstrate sufficient means

• Provide evidence of adequate financial resources for living during the stay in Albania for the required period.

State the purpose of stay

• Provide an individual statement on the motive of stay in Albania.

Comply with general residence procedures

• Apply within 30 days of entering Albania for first-time residence applications; ensure any foreign documents are translated and legalized; submit documents online in PDF and present originals at the local Migration Office when scheduled.

• Mild climate
• Low taxes
• Low cost of living
• Path to citizenship
• Short processing time

To qualify for permanent residence in Albania, maintain five years of continuous, lawful residence on a valid permit, renew on time, keep a clean criminal record, and meet income, accommodation, health insurance, and integration requirements.

Citizenship by naturalization typically requires a total of roughly 7-10 years of lawful residence (the initial 5 years count toward this total, and the timeline can be shorter for spouses of Albanian citizens), along with Albanian language proficiency, stable finances, good conduct, and social integration. Albania generally permits dual citizenship.

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Applications for this program may be submitted to the National Information Society Agency (NAISA).

Legislation upon which this program is based: Law no. 108/2013 “On Foreigners”