Albania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa Type D (Highly Skilled Professional)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-30 days
Application Fee
200 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for highly qualified foreign professionals with specialized expertise needed in Albania. Requires university degree or professional certification and employment offer from Albanian employer. Valid for up to one year, renewable, eligible for Blue Card residence permit.
The Highly Skilled Professional visa is for foreign nationals with university education or specialized professional qualifications who have secured employment with an Albanian employer. The position must require expertise that is scarce in the Albanian labor market. Processing may be expedited if the employer documents that the candidate possesses rare qualifications.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 1 year validity
University degree
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field
Professional certifications
Relevant professional licenses or certifications
OptionalEmployment contract
Signed offer letter from Albanian employer with position details and salary
Experience documentation
Professional history, reference letters, portfolio
Health insurance
Valid comprehensive coverage
Passport photo
Recent digital photograph
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Advantages
- Specialized professional pathway
- Path to permanent residence
- Can include family members
- Potential expedited processing for rare skills
- Access to Blue Card residence status
Considerations
- Requires employment sponsorship
- University degree typically required
- Position must show need for rare expertise
- Employer-dependent status
Application Process
Secure employment offer
Obtain job offer from Albanian employer for highly skilled position
Prepare credentials
Gather university degree, professional certifications, experience documentation
Submit visa application
Apply for Type D highly skilled visa through Albanian consulate
Employment verification
Employer confirms position qualifications and salary
Visa approval
Visa approved and issued
Arrive in Albania
Enter country with approved visa
Apply for Blue Card residence
Register for highly skilled worker Blue Card permit (optional)
Application Forms
Type D Highly Skilled Professional Visa
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