Albania · Investing
Albania Investor permit
First stay: 2 yrs
Residence permit for investors (Law 79/2021 Art. 85/1)
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Key facts
Investor permit is an investing route for Albania. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- First stay
- 2 yrs
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
The first two-year permit can be renewed for three years if the grounds for it remain unchanged.
Permanent residenceTime here counts
Permanent residence can be granted when the second three-year permit expires, provided the grounds for the last permit remain unchanged.
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.
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant makes an investment in an economic activity in Albania.
- The business keeps a staff ratio of five Albanian nationals for every foreign employee, also in the board and management bodies.
- Salaries are at least the average wage paid in Albania in the previous year for the same posts.
- The business keeps records showing it does not operate at a loss, and is registered and up to date with the tax authorities.
What you must show1
- The minimum investment value is set by a joint instruction of the ministers for public order and for the economy.
Documents1
- Assessment minutes of the investor evaluation commission, set up by the minister responsible for finance and economy.
Steps1
- The evaluation commission checks the conditions before the border and migration authority issues the permit.
After you arrive2
- The permit renews for three years, and after the second three-year permit the holder gets a permanent residence permit if conditions are unchanged.
- An investor who does not meet the permanent-residence conditions keeps a two-year permit that renews for three years.
What happens at day 183
How Albania decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
2 years 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
Full official text
Two-year residence permit for foreigners who invest in an Albanian economic activity, renewable for three years and leading to permanent residence. 1 2 3
Requirements
- The applicant makes an investment in an economic activity in Albania. 1
- The business keeps a staff ratio of five Albanian nationals for every foreign employee, also in the board and management bodies. 1
- Salaries are at least the average wage paid in Albania in the previous year for the same posts. 1
- The business keeps records showing it does not operate at a loss, and is registered and up to date with the tax authorities. 1
- The minimum investment value is set by a joint instruction of the ministers for public order and for the economy. 1
- Assessment minutes of the investor evaluation commission, set up by the minister responsible for finance and economy. 2
- The evaluation commission checks the conditions before the border and migration authority issues the permit. 2 1
- The permit renews for three years, and after the second three-year permit the holder gets a permanent residence permit if conditions are unchanged. 1
- An investor who does not meet the permanent-residence conditions keeps a two-year permit that renews for three years. 1
Stay
- First permit valid for two years; renewal for three years; permanent residence after the second three-year permit.
- Initial permitted stay: 24 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
- First investor permit up to 24 months: Investment made and conditions met
- Renewal up to 36 months: Conditions unchanged; renewed again for three years
- Permanent residence: After the second three-year permit if conditions are unchanged
Nationality
Foreign nationals; visa-exempt nationals apply for the permit in Albania and others first need a type D visa.
Work
Work and business activity in the invested company.
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
Investor permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor permit | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Strategic investor residence | Needs an investment from €1M ≈ $1.1M | – | – |
| Property owner permit | Needs income of ALL 32k+ a month ≈ $390 | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden Visa · €250k arts Portugal | Needs an investment of €250k+ ≈ $279k | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| D5 · Property over $150k Georgia | Needs assets of $150k+ | 1 yr, renewable | No |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Investor permit?
First permit valid for two years; renewal for three years; permanent residence after the second three-year permit.
Can I work on the Investor permit?
Work and business activity in the invested company.
Can I bring my family on the Investor 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 Investor permit lead to permanent residence in Albania?
Time on the Investor permit counts toward permanent residence in Albania.
How are Investor permit holders taxed in Albania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor 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.
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- 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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