Ancestry / Descent in Albania
One documented route of this kind in Albania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Citizenship by Descent (Law 113/2020, Art. 6)
Albanian citizenship for those who prove direct lineal kinship up to the 3rd degree to an Albanian ancestor, with a clean record and no security threat. No residence requirement.
- Processing time
- Multi-stage; varies
- Validity
- Permanent
- Language requirement
- None
- Citizenship
- No residence requirement
Requirements
- Proof of direct lineal kinship up to the 3rd degree to an Albanian ancestor
- Clean criminal record
- No security threat
Required Documents
- Ancestor's civil-status/citizenship records required
- Chain of birth/marriage certificates establishing the lineage required
- Applicant's criminal record required
- Foreign documents apostilled/legalized and translated into Albanian required
Official fees
- Processing fee (confirm officially)
Process Steps
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1
Assemble lineage evidence
Gather ancestor's records and the chain of certificates proving kinship up to the 3rd degree.
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2
File application
File via the local civil registry office for the Ministry of Interior.
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3
Review and decision
Background verification, Citizenship Commission review, and final decision.