Albania · Nomad / Remote work
Albania Digital nomad permit
First stay: 1 yr
Single residence permit for digital mobile workers (type D/LD visa)
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Key facts
Digital nomad permit is a nomad / remote work route for Albania. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spentALL 408k+ ≈ $4,980
- ALL 408,000 (≈ $4,980)Self-declared financial resources to support the applicant and dependants during the stay in Albania.
RenewalRenewable
The first permit is for one year and can be renewed on application 60 days before expiry.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
You can apply for a permanent residence permit after 5 consecutive years of legal residence, with lawful income, health insurance, housing and taxes paid. Absences must stay under 6 months at a time and 10 months in total.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Enter on a long-stay type D visa, or visa-free where eligible, then apply for the residence permit within 30 days of entry.
Presence rulesAway max 6 months in a row
Absences from Albania over 6 consecutive months, or over 10 months in total within 5 years, break the residence period for permanent residence.
Why this route may not fit
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- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant works under an employment or service contract with an employer, contractor or client based abroad.
- The work can be done with information technology tools and has no fixed workplace.
- The applicant is lawfully staying in Albania when the first permit is issued; visa-required nationals first obtain a type D/LD visa.
What you must show1
- Self-declared financial resources of at least ALL 408,000 (≈ $4,980) to support the applicant and any dependants during the stay.
Documents4
- Valid health insurance policy for at least one year.
- Proof of accommodation and of an address in Albania.
- Self-declaration of the valid foreign contract and of suitable accommodation, on the form in Annex 10 of the Decision.
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin and the country of residence.
Steps2
- Apply online through the e-Albania portal, from the country of residence or from Albania if staying legally.
- The border and migration authority decides within 4 weeks under the Law on Foreigners; Decision 858/2021 allows a maximum of 12 weeks.
After you arrive1
- Within 30 days of approval the holder files the original supporting documents with the local border and migration office.
What happens at day 183
How Albania decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in 365 daysStaying constantly or intermittently in Albania for more than 183 days in a period of 365 days makes a person a tax resident.
- Income tax
Albanian tax residents pay personal income tax on income from all sources; non-residents pay only on Albanian-source income.
All tax rules for Albania Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Valid health insurance policy for at least one year
- Accommodation
Proof of accommodation and of an address in Albania
- Police certificate and civil documents
Criminal record certificate from the country of origin and the country of residence
- Money to show
This route asks for savings of ALL 408k+ ≈ $4,980.
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
One-year single residence permit (Law 79/2021 Art. 68) for foreigners who work remotely for an employer or client abroad, with no fixed workplace in Albania. 1 2 3
What you must show
- Savings of at least ALL 408,000 (≈ $4,980) · Self-declared financial resources to support the applicant and dependants during the stay in Albania. 2
Requirements
- Applicant works under an employment or service contract with an employer, contractor or client based abroad. 1 2
- The work can be done with information technology tools and has no fixed workplace. 1 2
- The applicant is lawfully staying in Albania when the first permit is issued; visa-required nationals first obtain a type D/LD visa. 1 2
- Self-declared financial resources of at least ALL 408,000 (≈ $4,980) to support the applicant and any dependants during the stay. 2
- Valid health insurance policy for at least one year. 1 2
- Proof of accommodation and of an address in Albania. 1
- Self-declaration of the valid foreign contract and of suitable accommodation, on the form in Annex 10 of the Decision. 2
- Criminal record certificate from the country of origin and the country of residence. 1
- Apply online through the e-Albania portal, from the country of residence or from Albania if staying legally. 2
- The border and migration authority decides within 4 weeks under the Law on Foreigners; Decision 858/2021 allows a maximum of 12 weeks. 1 2
- Within 30 days of approval the holder files the original supporting documents with the local border and migration office. 2
Stay
- The first permit is valid for up to one year.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
Nationality
Foreign nationals; visa-exempt nationals apply for the permit in Albania and others first need a type D visa.
Work
Remote work for the foreign employer or client only.
Family
A permit holder whose permit is valid for at least one year can request family reunification with family members outside Albania, with suitable housing, social insurance and stable income; unmarried children can apply up to age 30.
Official sources
- Law No. 79/2021 On Foreigners, updated text with Law No. 43/2025 · Albanian State Police, Border and Migration Department · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-06-26
- Council of Ministers Decision No. 858/2021 on criteria, procedures and documents for entry and stay of foreigners, as amended · Albanian State Police, Border and Migration Department · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2021-12-29
- Law No. 79/2021 On Aliens, English translation · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Albania · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2021-06-24
Digital nomad permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad permit | – | 1 yr | Limited |
| D8 nomad visa Portugal | Needs income of €3,680+ a month ≈ $4,110 | 2 yr, renewable | Remote only |
| Digital nomad visa Spain | Needs income of €2,442+ a month ≈ $2,730 | 3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Digital nomad visa Italy | Needs income from €25k a year ≈ $28k | 1 yr, renewable | No local work |
| Digital nomad visa Greece | Needs income of €3,500+ a month ≈ $3,910 | 1 yr, renewable | Remote only |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Digital nomad permit?
Savings of at least ALL 408,000 (≈ $4,980). Self-declared financial resources to support the applicant and dependants during the stay in Albania.
How long can I stay on the Digital nomad permit?
The first permit is valid for up to one year.
Can I work on the Digital nomad permit?
Limited. Remote work for the foreign employer or client only.
Can I bring my family on the Digital nomad permit?
A permit holder whose permit is valid for at least one year can request family reunification with family members outside Albania, with suitable housing, social insurance and stable income; unmarried children can apply up to age 30.
Does the Digital nomad permit lead to permanent residence in Albania?
Time on the Digital nomad permit counts toward permanent residence in Albania, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Digital nomad permit holders taxed in Albania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Digital nomad permit. The standard rules apply: Albanian tax residents pay personal income tax on income from all sources; non-residents pay only on Albanian-source income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Law No. 79/2021 On Foreigners, updated text with Law No. 43/2025 · Albanian State Police, Border and Migration Department · checked 2026-10-11
- Council of Ministers Decision No. 858/2021 on criteria, procedures and documents for entry and stay of foreigners, as amended · Albanian State Police, Border and Migration Department · checked 2026-10-11
- Law No. 79/2021 On Aliens, English translation · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Albania · checked 2026-10-11
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