Language / Au-pair in Albania
One documented route of this kind in Albania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Au Pair Residence Permit (Art. 48)
Residence permit for au pairs aged 18–30 placed with a host family of a different nationality (non-relatives). Maximum 25 hours/week, 1 day off weekly; up to 1 year, renewable once up to 6 months.
- Processing time
- Provisional within 5 days; card within ~2 weeks of approval
- Validity
- Up to 1 year, renewable once up to 6 months
- Language requirement
- Language certificate required
Requirements
- Age 18–30
- Au pair agreement with a host family of different nationality (non-relatives)
- Education/qualification proof
- Language certificate
- Health/accident insurance
Required Documents
- Au pair agreement with host family required
- Education/qualification proof required
- Language certificate required
- Legalized criminal record required
- Medical certificate required
- Health/accident insurance required
Official fees
- Permit first issue 4,500 ALL
- Renewal 2,250 ALL
- Biometric card fee (separate)
Process Steps
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1
Apply online
Apply on e-Albania residence service code 9628.
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2
Provisional and biometrics
Receive provisional permit, register within 30 days, attend biometric appointment.
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3
Collect card
Collect the biometric card.