Albania Type D Visa for Religious/Humanitarian Activities

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Albania Type D Visa for Religious/Humanitarian Activities

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

15-30 days

Application Fee

150 EUR

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

The Type D visa is a long-stay visa issued to foreign nationals who intend to stay in Albania for more than 90 days within a 180-day period. It serves as a prerequisite for applying for a residence permit after entering the country.

The Albania Type D visa for religious and humanitarian workers is a long-stay entry permit designed for individuals affiliated with registered organizations in Albania. It functions as a necessary precursor to obtaining a residence permit, which is the legal instrument for long-term stay and eventual permanent residency.

Applicants must secure an invitation from a local organization and provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of financial means and a clean criminal record.

Fee Breakdown

Consular Fee (Adult)	100 EUR
Consular Fee (Child 6-12)	50 EUR
Consular Fee (Child under 6)	0 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be engaged in religious or humanitarian work with a registered organization in Albania.

Must provide proof of financial means to support oneself.

Must hold valid travel health insurance for the duration of the stay.

Must not pose a threat to public order, security, or public health.

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed visa application form (online)

Valid passport (at least 3–6 months validity beyond the visa period and 2 blank pages)

Recent passport-sized photograph

Notarized copy of the license allowing the organization to carry out religious/humanitarian activities

Letter of motivation from the religious/humanitarian institution

Proof of work permit or certificate of registration from the employer

Criminal record (Good Character) document, legalized/apostilled

Proof of accommodation and sufficient financial means

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Facilitates long-term residence in Albania
Clear path to permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence
Standardized online application process

Worth Knowing

Visa is only a gateway; residence permit is required for long-term stay
Fees are non-refundable
Requires coordination with a local registered organization
Threat to public order, security, or public health
Lack of valid health insurance
Inability to prove financial means

Application Process

Complete the application online at e-visa.al

Upload all required documents

Wait for pre-verification by the consul

Pay the visa fee once notified of acceptance

Submit physical documents to the relevant embassy/consulate if required

Upon arrival in Albania, apply for the residence permit at the local Regional Directorate for Border and Migration

Application Forms

Official e-Visa Portal

Fill online

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Overview

Applicants must secure an invitation from a local organization and provide comprehensive documentation, including proof of financial means and a clean criminal record.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be engaged in religious or humanitarian work with a registered organization in Albania.

Must provide proof of financial means to support oneself.

Must hold valid travel health insurance for the duration of the stay.

Must not pose a threat to public order, security, or public health.

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed visa application form (online)

Valid passport (at least 3–6 months validity beyond the visa period and 2 blank pages)

Recent passport-sized photograph

Notarized copy of the license allowing the organization to carry out religious/humanitarian activities

Letter of motivation from the religious/humanitarian institution

Proof of work permit or certificate of registration from the employer

Criminal record (Good Character) document, legalized/apostilled

Proof of accommodation and sufficient financial means

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Facilitates long-term residence in Albania
Clear path to permanent residency after 5 years of legal residence
Standardized online application process

Worth Knowing

Visa is only a gateway; residence permit is required for long-term stay
Fees are non-refundable
Requires coordination with a local registered organization
Threat to public order, security, or public health
Lack of valid health insurance
Inability to prove financial means

Application Process