Albania•EuropeLong-Stay Visa Type D (Employment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-30 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
Visa for foreign nationals seeking employment in Albania for more than 90 days. Requires job offer from Albanian employer and proof of work authorization. Valid for up to one year and allows application for residence permit upon entry.
The Type D employment visa is for foreign nationals who have secured employment in Albania. The employer must first obtain work authorization, then the employee applies for the Type D visa. Upon entry to Albania, the visa holder must register with migration authorities to obtain a residence permit. The residence permit can be issued for various durations including 1-year, 2-year, or 5-year terms.
Annual Visa Allocation
15,000 visas per year
The Council of Ministers sets an annual quota for work permits for foreigners; the 2024 quota was established at 15,000.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
1 year months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 1 year validity
Employment contract
Signed contract with Albanian employer detailing position and salary
Educational credentials
Diplomas, degrees, certifications relevant to position
Health insurance
Valid comprehensive health insurance coverage
Police certificate
Clean criminal record certificate from country of origin
OptionalPassport photo
Recent digital photo
Sponsor Documents
Work permit application
Submitted by employer to labor authorities
Company registration
Proof employer is registered business in Albania
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Can include family members
- Allows work authorization
- Renewable residence permit
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Work authorization needed
- Labor market test may apply
- Processing can take 4-6 weeks
Application Process
Secure employment contract
Obtain job offer from Albanian employer
Employer applies for work permit
Employer submits work permit application to labor authorities
Prepare visa documents
Gather employment contract, education credentials, health insurance
Apply for Type D visa
Submit application through Albanian consulate or e-visa portal
Receive visa
Visa stamped in passport or issued electronically
Apply for residence permit
Register with migration authorities within 90 days of arrival
Application Forms
Type D Visa Application
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