Albania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa Type D (Real Estate Investment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
120 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
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
Residence permit obtained through real estate purchase in Albania. No minimum investment amount required, though typical properties range EUR 30,000+. Applicant must own at least 50% of property. Valid for 1 year, renewable annually, leading to permanent residency after 5 years.
The Real Estate Investment residence permit allows foreign nationals to obtain residency by purchasing property in Albania. There is no legally mandated minimum investment amount, though typical properties start around EUR 30,000. The property must be at least 20 square meters and the applicant must own at least 50% of it.
Both residential and commercial property are eligible. After 5 years of continuous residence, applicants can apply for permanent residency.
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Requirements
Financial
Investment Required
30,000 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current valid passport
Property deed
Registered property ownership document from Albanian land registry
Proof of ownership
Documentation showing at least 50% ownership of property
Property details
Property location, size (minimum 20 sqm), and type
Health insurance
Valid comprehensive health insurance coverage
Accommodation proof
Proof of residence at the property
Passport photo
Recent photograph
Police certificate
Clean criminal record from home country
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Advantages
- No minimum investment amount set by law
- Wide property type eligibility (residential, commercial, mixed)
- Renewable annually with property ownership
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Can include family members
- Potential rental income from property
Considerations
- Property purchase required (no refund option)
- Minimum property size (20 sqm)
- Must maintain 50% ownership
- Property taxes and maintenance costs
- Cannot own agricultural land directly
Application Process
Identify and purchase property
Find property in Albania and complete purchase with minimum 50% ownership
Register property ownership
Register property deed at Albanian land registry office
Prepare residence permit documents
Gather property deed, proof of ownership, health insurance, passport
Apply for residence permit
Submit residence permit application to migration authorities with property documentation
Await approval
Application processed, typically 30-60 days
Receive residence permit
Issued 1-year temporary residence permit renewable annually
Application Forms
Residence Permit Application
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