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All visas available for Albania

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Visa categories

7

Total visas listed

15

Short Term(3)Study(1)Work, Employment & Skilled(3)Investment(1)Dependent & Family(1)Humanitarian(3)Others(3)

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Available Visa Categories

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Short Term

3 visas

Visas in this category

Long-stay national visa (Type D) — entry for residence purposes, Short-stay visa (Type C), Airport transit visa (Type A)

Study

1 visas

Visas in this category

Temporary residence permit for studies

Work, Employment & Skilled

3 visas

Visas in this category

Temporary/seasonal employment authorization, Temporary residence permit for employment, Work authorization / employment permit for foreigners (authorization to employ a foreign national)

Investment

1 visas

Visas in this category

Temporary residence permit for investors / business owners

Dependent & Family

1 visas

Visas in this category

Temporary residence permit for family reunification

Humanitarian

3 visas

Visas in this category

Refugee status (grant of international protection), Asylum seeker (application for international protection), Temporary protection / humanitarian stay (mass influx or emergency measures)

Others

3 visas

Visas in this category

Permanent residence permit for foreigners, Temporary residence permit (general categories), Visas/permits for diplomatic and service passport holders

Category

Short Term

3 visas listed

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Long-stay national visa (Type D) — entry for residence purposes

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Entry: single | multipleFee: varies EUR (Consular fee varies by nationality and visa type)
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Stay:issued to allow entry to apply for temporary residence; validity varies (commonly 90 days to enter)
Work:no (work only allowed after residence permit/work authorization issued)
Processing:varies (consular processing)
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Varies

Short-stay visa (Type C)

visa
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Consular fee varies by nationality and bilateral agreements; see Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs consular visa guidance)
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Stay:90 days within any 180-day period
Work:no
Processing:varies (consular processing times)
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Airport transit visa (Type A)

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Entry: singleFee: varies EUR (Consular fee varies by nationality)
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Stay:transit through airport (not intended for stay)
Work:no
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:No
Extendable:No

Category

Study

1 visa listed

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Temporary residence permit for studies

residence_permit
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Administrative fee varies; international students must provide documentation of enrollment and funds)
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Stay:valid for the duration of the study programme (typically up to 1 year, renewable)
Work:limited
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Yes

Category

Work, Employment & Skilled

3 visas listed

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Temporary/seasonal employment authorization

status
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Subject to specific sector rules and employer obligations)
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Stay:short-term season length (varies)
Work:yes (restricted to sponsoring employer/activity)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Conditional

Temporary residence permit for employment

residence_permit
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Administrative fees vary; residence permit application processed by State Police/immigration services)
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Stay:initially up to 1 year commonly, renewable for as long as employment continues
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

Work authorization / employment permit for foreigners (authorization to employ a foreign national)

status
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Employer applies; fees and conditions set by competent authorities and vary by case)
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Stay:authorization tied to duration of employment contract (varies)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Yes

Category

Investment

1 visa listed

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Temporary residence permit for investors / business owners

residence_permit
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Administrative fees vary; investment thresholds (if any) depend on the specific program or legal provision)
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Stay:initially up to 1 year, renewable depending on business activity
Work:yes (for business activities tied to the investment)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Yes

Category

Dependent & Family

1 visa listed

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Temporary residence permit for family reunification

residence_permit
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Fee and documentation requirements vary by relationship (spouse, minor child, dependent parent))
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Stay:aligned with family member's residence permit (commonly up to 1 year, renewable)
Work:conditional
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Yes

Category

Humanitarian

3 visas listed

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Refugee status (grant of international protection)

status
Entry: not_applicableFee: 0 EUR (No fee for protection status grant)
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Stay:as provided by refugee status (permanent or long-term depending on law)
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Asylum seeker (application for international protection)

status
Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (No fee for submitting an asylum application)
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Stay:duration of asylum procedure (until final decision)
Work:conditional (subject to rules during procedure)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Varies

Temporary protection / humanitarian stay (mass influx or emergency measures)

status
Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Implemented under emergency/humanitarian rules when declared)
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Stay:depends on declared temporary protection period
Work:yes (subject to conditions)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Conditional
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Conditional

Category

Others

3 visas listed

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Permanent residence permit for foreigners

residence_permit
Entry: not_applicableFee: varies EUR (Eligible after meeting continuous legal residence period (commonly 5 years or as defined by law))
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Stay:permanent
Work:yes
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Yes
Work Allowed:Yes
Extendable:Varies

Temporary residence permit (general categories)

residence_permit
Entry: conditionalFee: varies EUR (Fees depend on permit type and are set by competent authorities)
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Stay:initially up to 1 year (renewable); specific duration depends on legal grounds
Work:conditional
Processing:varies
Path to PR:Varies
Work Allowed:Conditional
Extendable:Yes

Visas/permits for diplomatic and service passport holders

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Entry: conditionalFee: 0 EUR (Often exempt by reciprocity/diplomatic agreement)
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Stay:as determined by diplomatic agreement
Work:conditional (according to diplomatic status)
Processing:varies
Path to PR:No
Work Allowed:Varies
Extendable:Conditional