Working remotely in Albania. Where to begin.
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Where the visa stands
Albania has a residence visa option for people working remotely for overseas employers or clients. US visitor privileges are a separate starting point.
Start with your work plans
Albania has a permit for people working online for an employer or clients outside Albania. A U.S. passport also allows a long tourist visit, but permission to visit does not settle permission to work. Ask about the digital mobile worker permit before making a working move.
Describe who pays you, where your employer or clients are based and what you would do while living abroad. Use those details when checking the official route. Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.
Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.
Take the first application step
Use the e-Albania unique permit service, selecting digital mobile worker.
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.
Keep two money questions separate
The visa income test concerns the evidence required for an application. A living budget concerns your housing, healthcare, transport and daily spending. Compare both before committing to a move.
This briefing reorganizes the existing visa summary. It does not represent a new source review. The visa section of the guide keeps the original review dates and qualifications.
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