Family Reunification in Albania
One documented route of this kind in Albania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Family Reunification Residence Permit (Art. 40–45)
Residence permit for family members of a foreigner legally residing in Albania or of an Albanian national. Requires a financial test, adequate housing and health insurance. Refugee family reunification is free.
- Processing time
- Provisional within 5 days; refugee reunification decision within 30 days (20 for unaccompanied minors)
- Validity
- Tied to sponsor's permit; renewable
- Language requirement
- None for the permit
- Permanent residence
- 5 consecutive legal years
- Citizenship
- 7 years of lawful residence (or spouse route: 3 years marriage + 1 year residence)
Requirements
- Sponsor's residence permit copy
- Marriage/family/birth certificate
- Financial test: bank deposit ≥300,000 ALL/person/year OR monthly income ≥32,000 ALL/person
- Adequate housing proof
- Health insurance
Required Documents
- Sponsor's residence permit copy required
- Marriage/family/birth certificate establishing the relationship required
- Adequate-housing proof required
- Financial-resources proof (≥300,000 ALL/year or ≥32,000 ALL/month per person) required
- Health insurance required
- Notarized cohabitation declaration (civil partners)
- Parental consent if sponsoring a minor
Official fees
- Permit first issue 4,500 ALL
- Renewal 2,250 ALL
- Refugee family reunification 0 ALL
- Biometric card fee (separate; state covers it for refugees)
Process Steps
-
1
Apply online
Apply on e-Albania residence service code 9628 (refugee reunification is filed with the state asylum authority, not the portal).
-
2
Provisional permit
Receive provisional permit within 5 days.
-
3
Register and biometrics
Within 30 days register, pay biometric fee, mail originals, attend biometric appointment.
-
4
Collect card
Collect the biometric card.