Albania · Investing
Albania Property owner permit
Income needed: ALL 32k+ a month ≈ $390
Residence permit for use of owned immovable property (type D/PPP visa)
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Key facts
Property owner permit is an investing route for Albania. Applicants need income of ALL 32k+ a month ≈ $390. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- ALL 32k+ a month ≈ $390
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Shown, not spentALL 300k+ ≈ $3,660 · ALL 32k+/mo ≈ $390
- ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660)Bank deposit certificate of at least ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660) per person for one calendar year; a monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person is the alternative.
- ALL 32,000 a month (≈ $390)Alternative to the deposit: proof of monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person.
RenewalRenewable
The permit is valid for up to one year and renewable every year.
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.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Applicant owns, or co-owns at least half of, a property in Albania for the whole permit period.
What you must show1
- Proof of means: a bank deposit of at least ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660) per person, or monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person.
Documents2
- Property ownership certificate or notarised copy of the sale contract.
- Individual declaration on the reason for staying in Albania.
After you arrive1
- The permit renews each year while the conditions are met.
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
Full official text
One-year renewable residence permit for foreigners who own residential property in Albania. 1 2 3
What you must show
- Savings of at least ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660) · Bank deposit certificate of at least ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660) per person for one calendar year; a monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person is the alternative. 2
- Income of at least ALL 32,000 a month (≈ $390) · Alternative to the deposit: proof of monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person. 2
Requirements
- Applicant owns, or co-owns at least half of, a property in Albania for the whole permit period. 1
- Proof of means: a bank deposit of at least ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660) per person, or monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person. 2
- Property ownership certificate or notarised copy of the sale contract. 2
- Individual declaration on the reason for staying in Albania. 2
- The permit renews each year while the conditions are met. 1
Stay
- First permit valid for up to one year; renewable every year.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Foreign nationals; visa-exempt nationals apply for the permit in Albania and others first need a type D visa.
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
Property owner permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property owner permit | Needs income of ALL 32k+ a month ≈ $390 | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Strategic investor residence | Needs an investment from €1M ≈ $1.1M | – | – |
| Investor permit | – | 2 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 much money do I need for the Property owner permit?
Savings of at least ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660). Bank deposit certificate of at least ALL 300,000 (≈ $3,660) per person for one calendar year; a monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person is the alternative. Income of at least ALL 32,000 a month (≈ $390). Alternative to the deposit: proof of monthly income of at least ALL 32,000 (≈ $390) per person.
How long can I stay on the Property owner permit?
First permit valid for up to one year; renewable every year.
Can I bring my family on the Property owner 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 Property owner permit lead to permanent residence in Albania?
Time on the Property owner permit counts toward permanent residence in Albania, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Property owner permit holders taxed in Albania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Property owner 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 2026-10-11 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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