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Albania Strategic investor residence
Investment needed: from €1M ≈ $1.1M
Permanent residence for strategic investors
First checked against official sources on Record corrected 11 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Strategic investor residence is an investing route for Albania. Applicants need an investment from €1M ≈ $1.1M. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- from €1M ≈ $1.1M
Cost, time and long term
Invested and held€1M+ ≈ $1.1M · +8 more
- EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000)Lowest strategic tier: development priority areas, assisted procedure; the investment must also create at least 150 new jobs.
- EUR 3,000,000 (≈ $3,350,000)Large agricultural farm or fisheries, assisted procedure; at least 50 new jobs.
- EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000)Tourism structures, assisted procedure; at least 80 new jobs.
- EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000)Technology and economic development zones, assisted procedure.
- EUR 30,000,000 (≈ $33,500,000)Energy and mining, or transport, electronic communications infrastructure and urban waste, assisted procedure.
- EUR 100,000,000 (≈ $112,000,000)Special-procedure status for a project outside the listed strategic sectors.
- EUR 10,000,000 (≈ $11,200,000)Special-procedure status for a project in development priority areas; the investment must also create at least 600 new jobs.
- EUR 50,000,000 (≈ $55,900,000)Special-procedure status for energy and mining, transport and communications, tourism, large agricultural farm or fisheries, or technology and economic development zones projects.
- EUR 50,000,000 (≈ $55,900,000)Assisted-procedure status for a project outside the listed strategic sectors, with prior approval of the line ministry.
RenewalRenewable
The permanent residence permit card is replaced every ten years through an automatic approval procedure; expiry of the card does not end long-term resident status.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant has made an investment in a strategic sector under the Law on Strategic Investments.
What you must show2
- Assisted-procedure tiers: EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000) with 150 new jobs (priority areas), EUR 3,000,000 (≈ $3,350,000) with 50 jobs (agriculture), EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000) with 80 jobs (tourism), EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000) (technology zones), EUR 30,000,000 (≈ $33,500,000) (energy, mining, transport).
- Special-procedure tiers: EUR 10,000,000 (≈ $11,200,000) with 600 jobs (priority areas), EUR 50,000,000 (≈ $55,900,000) (listed sectors) or EUR 100,000,000 (≈ $112,000,000) (other projects).
Documents2
- Decision of the Strategic Investment Committee granting strategic investor status.
- Family certificate for family members and a copy of the indefinite employment contract for each key staff member.
After you arrive1
- Permanent residence is issued to the investor, family members and up to five key staff on indefinite contracts.
What happens at day 183
How Albania decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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
Permanent residence permit for a foreign strategic investor, their family members and up to five key staff on indefinite contracts. 1 2 3 4
What you must show
- An investment of at least EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000) · Lowest strategic tier: development priority areas, assisted procedure; the investment must also create at least 150 new jobs. 4 1
- An investment of at least EUR 3,000,000 (≈ $3,350,000) · Large agricultural farm or fisheries, assisted procedure; at least 50 new jobs. 4
- An investment of at least EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000) · Tourism structures, assisted procedure; at least 80 new jobs. 4
- An investment of at least EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000) · Technology and economic development zones, assisted procedure. 4
- An investment of at least EUR 30,000,000 (≈ $33,500,000) · Energy and mining, or transport, electronic communications infrastructure and urban waste, assisted procedure. 4
- An investment of at least EUR 100,000,000 (≈ $112,000,000) · Special-procedure status for a project outside the listed strategic sectors. 4
- An investment of at least EUR 10,000,000 (≈ $11,200,000) · Special-procedure status for a project in development priority areas; the investment must also create at least 600 new jobs. 4
- An investment of at least EUR 50,000,000 (≈ $55,900,000) · Special-procedure status for energy and mining, transport and communications, tourism, large agricultural farm or fisheries, or technology and economic development zones projects. 4
- An investment of at least EUR 50,000,000 (≈ $55,900,000) · Assisted-procedure status for a project outside the listed strategic sectors, with prior approval of the line ministry. 4
Requirements
- The applicant has made an investment in a strategic sector under the Law on Strategic Investments. 1 4
- Assisted-procedure tiers: EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000) with 150 new jobs (priority areas), EUR 3,000,000 (≈ $3,350,000) with 50 jobs (agriculture), EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000) with 80 jobs (tourism), EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000) (technology zones), EUR 30,000,000 (≈ $33,500,000) (energy, mining, transport). 4
- Special-procedure tiers: EUR 10,000,000 (≈ $11,200,000) with 600 jobs (priority areas), EUR 50,000,000 (≈ $55,900,000) (listed sectors) or EUR 100,000,000 (≈ $112,000,000) (other projects). 4
- Decision of the Strategic Investment Committee granting strategic investor status. 3
- Family certificate for family members and a copy of the indefinite employment contract for each key staff member. 3
- Permanent residence is issued to the investor, family members and up to five key staff on indefinite contracts. 1 2
Stay
- Permanent residence permit; the card is replaced every ten years through an automatic approval procedure.
- 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.
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
- Law No. 79/2021 On Aliens, English translation · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Albania · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2021-06-24
- 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. 55/2015 on Strategic Investments in the Republic of Albania (updated text, amended to Law 8/2025) · Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) · checked 2026-10-11
Strategic investor residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic investor residence | Needs an investment from €1M ≈ $1.1M | – | – |
| Investor permit | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| 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 much money do I need for the Strategic investor residence?
An investment of at least EUR 1,000,000 (≈ $1,120,000). Lowest strategic tier: development priority areas, assisted procedure; the investment must also create at least 150 new jobs. An investment of at least EUR 3,000,000 (≈ $3,350,000). Large agricultural farm or fisheries, assisted procedure; at least 50 new jobs. An investment of at least EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000). Tourism structures, assisted procedure; at least 80 new jobs. An investment of at least EUR 5,000,000 (≈ $5,590,000). Technology and economic development zones, assisted procedure.
How long can I stay on the Strategic investor residence?
Permanent residence permit; the card is replaced every ten years through an automatic approval procedure.
How are Strategic investor residence holders taxed in Albania?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Strategic investor residence. 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 4 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
- Law No. 79/2021 On Aliens, English translation · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Albania · 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. 55/2015 on Strategic Investments in the Republic of Albania (updated text, amended to Law 8/2025) · Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) · checked 2026-10-11
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