Digital Nomad in Albania
One documented route of this kind in Albania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Single Permit for Digital Mobile Workers (Art. 68)
Unique permit for remote workers employed by or contracting with foreign-based entities, performing work via IT tools. Cannot work for Albanian companies. Valid 1 year, renewable annually.
- Processing time
- ~2–6 weeks per stage (third-party estimate)
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable annually
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- 5 consecutive legal years
- Citizenship
- 7 years of lawful residence
Requirements
- Contract with a foreign-based employer/client performed via IT tools
- Sufficient income for self and dependants (agent guidance cites ≥40,000 ALL/month; confirm officially)
- Accommodation proof in Albania
- Valid 1-year health insurance
- Clean criminal record from country of origin
Required Documents
- Contract with a foreign-based employer/client performed via IT tools required
- Recent bank statements showing foreign income required
- Accommodation proof in Albania required
- Valid 1-year health insurance required
- Clean criminal record (legalized and translated to Albanian) required
Official fees
- Unique permit service fee 8,000 ALL
- Biometric card fee (separate)
Process Steps
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1
Type D visa if required
Obtain a Type D long-stay visa first if your nationality is not visa-exempt (e-visa.al).
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2
Apply online
Apply on e-Albania service code 15146.
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3
Biometrics and card
Attend biometric appointment and collect the card.