Study / Student in Albania
One documented route of this kind in Albania, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Student Residence Permit (Art. 46)
Residence permit for foreigners admitted to an Albanian educational institution. Requires admission, tuition payment, financial means and housing proof. Students may work up to 15 hours/week after the first year without NAES authorization.
- Processing time
- Provisional within 5 days; card within ~2 weeks of approval
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable for duration of studies
- Language requirement
- Language proficiency proof OR enrollment in preparatory course
- Permanent residence
- 5 consecutive legal years (study years count toward residence)
- Citizenship
- 7 years of lawful residence
Requirements
- Institutional admission letter
- Proof of tuition payment
- Financial means: bank deposit ≥ 300,000 ALL/person/year OR monthly income ≥ 32,000 ALL/person
- Language proficiency or preparatory-course enrollment
- Proof of housing
Required Documents
- Institutional admission letter required
- Proof of tuition payment required
- Financial resources: bank deposit ≥300,000 ALL/year OR monthly income ≥32,000 ALL required
- Language proficiency proof or preparatory-course enrollment required
- Proof of housing required
- Valid passport and photo 47×36 mm required
Official fees
- Study 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 permit
Receive provisional permit within 5 days.
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3
Register and submit originals
Within 30 days register residence, pay biometric fee, and mail originals.
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4
Biometrics and card
Attend biometric appointment and collect card within ~2 weeks.