The Digital Nomad Visa is a specialized visa designed for people who want to live and work remotely in a foreign country. Digital nomads can apply for a visa in Albania through the Unique Permit option on the eAlbania portal.
Note that applicants from countries requiring a visa for entry into Albania should select a visa type D through the same service. Check who can enter Albania without a visa here.
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Unique Permit Application Allows Foreigners to Live and Work in Albania
The “Unique Permit Application” service allows foreigners who want to live and work in Albania to apply for a unique permit. Foreign citizens shouldn’t be physically present in Albania during the application process. The application, along with its supporting documents, is submitted online only once, and authorities will follow the legal procedures until the issuance of the unique permit.
Who Can Apply For a Unique Permit
This service accommodates different purposes, including but not limited to:
- Employment, Self-Employment;
- Highly qualified employees;
- Transferred within the enterprise;
- Investors;
- Digital Movers.
Requirements You Should Meet to Get a Unique Permit
To get a Unique Permit, you must:
- Have a valid travel document accepted in Albania.
- Have a legitimate reason, according to the law, to stay in Albania.
- Afford living expenses in Albania.
- Not pose a threat to order, national security, or public health in Albania.
Important note: Digital mobile workers are required to have a contract with an international company/a service agreement with a foreign contractor/or a client contract for a remote project.
Documentation Required for Digital Nomad Visa in Albania
- Photocopy of valid travel document (Photo taken in the last 6 months (47x36mm))
- Evidence of suitable accommodation in Albania, certificates/lease contracts of the apartment by the housing standards in Albania
- The employment contract of a foreign citizen with an entity registered outside the territory of Albania, (apostilled, translated, and notarized), where the employment without a concrete headquarters, the job position, salary, and duration of employment is expressed (legalized, translated, notarized).
- Proof of relevant professional qualification according to the provisions in the employment contract
- Evidence from a second-level bank in Albania for transferring the salary specified in the contract (Check the list of second-level banks in Albania here.)
- Verification of health insurance in Albania
- Legalized criminal evidence from the country of origin (received in the last 6 months from the country of origin (legalized, translated, notarized, only for first-time application)
Start Your Journey of Remote Work Freedom
Getting a digital nomad visa in Albania is a straightforward process you can start at any time. With its affordable cost of living and welcoming culture, Albania is a great environment for anyone who wants to live and work here.
However, in order to finalize the application and make sure everything is done properly, we suggest you ask for professional help.
