Albania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa Type D (Investor/Business)
At a Glance
Processing Time
1 day
Application Fee
120 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 foreign investors establishing economic activity or purchasing property in Albania. Minimum business investment of 10 million ALL with Albanian citizen employment requirement. Leads to Unique Investor Residence Permit valid for 2 years, renewable.
The Type D investor visa is for foreign nationals establishing economic activity in Albania. The minimum investment is 10 million Albanian Lek (ALL), approximately EUR 100,000. The business plan must include provisions for employing Albanian citizens at a 1:5 ratio. Upon approval of the visa, applicants can apply for the Unique Investor Residence Permit valid for 2 years, renewable annually.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
100,000 EUR
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport with sufficient validity
Business plan
Detailed business plan showing investment amount (minimum 10 million ALL) and employment plan
Proof of funds
Bank statements or documentation proving capacity to invest required amount
Company registration
If business already established, company documents and tax records
OptionalPassport photo
Recent digital photograph
Health insurance
Valid comprehensive health insurance
Sponsor Documents
Business registration
Documentation for Albanian business entity
Employment contracts
Contracts for Albanian employees meeting 1:5 ratio requirement
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- 2-year residence permit initially
- Can include family members
- Expedited visa processing (same day)
- Lower investment threshold than some countries
Considerations
- Significant capital investment required (10 million ALL)
- Must employ Albanian citizens at specified ratio
- Ongoing business operation required
- Employment obligations maintenance needed
Application Process
Develop business plan
Create detailed business plan with investment amount and employment projections
Prepare documentation
Gather business plan, proof of funds, employment plan, identification documents
Submit visa application
File Type D investor visa application with business documentation
Pay visa fee
Pay EUR 120 visa fee
Visa approval
Expedited processing, typically approved same day after payment
Enter Albania
Arrive in Albania with approved visa
Apply for investor residence permit
File for Unique Investor Residence Permit with Albanian authorities
Residence permit approval
Processing typically 4-12 weeks, issued for 2 years
Application Forms
Type D Investor Visa Application
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