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Albania

Remote work route

Unique permit for digital mobile workers

Albania has a residence route for people working remotely for overseas employers or clients. US visitor privileges are a separate starting point.

Sources reviewed September 14, 2026 · Expanded guide

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START WITH THE WORK YOU DO

What work is allowed?

A foreign employment or service contract must demonstrate work that can be performed remotely using information technology. [1]

The details behind the route.

Can US citizens visit for a year?
US citizens may stay visa free for up to one year from first entry. Working requires a separate residence check. [3]
How long is the permit?
Article 68 sets an initial maximum of one year. Ministry guidance also lists five year first residence permits for qualifying US, EU and Kosovo citizens. Confirm which provision applies to your application. [1][2]
What financial evidence is listed?
The ministry lists ALL 300,000 per person in an Albanian bank deposit, or ALL 32,000 monthly income per person. Confirm that these published figures remain applicable. [1]
What are the listed fees?
ALL 4,500 initially or ALL 2,250 for renewal. The five year provision lists ALL 12,000. Confirm your category and additional card costs. [1]
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Gather your documents.

Key items from the linked guidance. Use the authority checklist for the complete requirements. [1][2]

  • Passport and recent photograph.
  • Foreign employment or service contract.
  • Albanian accommodation and financial evidence.
  • Home country criminal record certificate and health insurance covering at least one year.
FROM RESEARCH TO APPLICATION

Take it step by step.

  1. Use the e-Albania unique permit service, selecting digital mobile worker.

  2. Upload the required documents and applicable payment evidence.

  3. Follow migration office instructions for originals, address registration and biometrics.

Application guidance [1][4]

Open official application guidance

Confirm before committing.

  • Confirm the US citizen permit duration, applicable fee and current financial threshold with Border and Migration.
  • Ask which translations, legalizations and family applications your circumstances require.

Keep this in mind.

A visa free visitor stay does not settle work permission. The US State Department says people choosing to work or study must apply for residence.

Ask and verify your situation
Make my Albania checklist