Temporary Residence Permit for Use of Owned Real Estate (Leje qëndrimi për përdorim të pasurisë së paluajtshme në pronësi)

Year establishedPublished

2021

Governing lawPublished

Law No. 79/2021 'On Foreigners', Article 84 (as amended by Law No. 43/2025); procedures and criteria set by Council of Ministers decision

Responsible authorityPublished

Border and Migration Department, Albanian State Police (Ministry of Interior)

What the program providesPublished

One-year renewable Albanian residence for foreigners who own at least half of a property in Albania, with no statutory minimum price

No governed customer claim is present for this section.

Minimum ageUnknown

Unknown

Clean criminal record requiredPublished

Yes

Local health insurance requiredPublished

Yes

Nationality restrictionsPublished

No

Basic eligibilityPublished

Own a property in Albania (sole owner or co-owner of at least 1/2) and remain owner while the permit runs; general residence criteria (health insurance, clean record, means) apply

Generational limitPublished

Not applicable

Family sponsorshipPublished

Yes

Spouse includedPublished

Yes

Children includedPublished

Yes

Child age limitPublished

30 years

ChildrenPublished

Family members join through a separate family-reunification permit once the holder has a permit of at least 1 year; unmarried children may apply up to age 30 if the sponsor covers their living costs

No governed customer claim is present for this section.

Processing timePublished

4–8 weeks

Can apply without travelingPublished

No

How you applyPublished

Online on e-Albania from inside Albania, then originals and biometrics at the regional Border and Migration office

Required in-person stepPublished

Must be in Albania to file (within 30 days of entry); in-person visit for originals, biometrics and residence card pickup

What the processing time measuresPublished

Albanian law firm guide (April 2026): about 4-8 weeks from online filing to decision; a provisional permit is issued on acceptance

Official application routePublished

https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/UseService.aspx?service_code=9628

Minimum investmentUnknown

Unknown

Minimum passive investment (July 2026)Unknown

Unknown

Minimum active investment (July 2026)Published

None required

Processing feeUnknown

Unknown

Application feeUnknown

Unknown

Total cost to applyUnknown

Unknown

Monthly income requiredUnknown

Unknown

Monthly pension income requiredPublished

None required

Monthly rental income requiredPublished

None required

Savings requiredUnknown

Unknown

Proof of sufficient fundsPublished

Yes

Local bank deposit requiredPublished

No

Minimum local bank depositPublished

None required

Minimum investment as published (Sept 2026)Published

No statutory minimum: any owned property (at least a 1/2 share) in Albania

Other investment routes (Sept 2026)Published

Business investors use the separate investor residence permit (Law 79/2021 art. 85/1)

Fees paidPublished

Before approval

Cost notesPublished

No official fee table located; the property purchase itself has no statutory minimum. Owner must keep the property for the life of the permit

Stay required to keep statusPublished

185 days/year

Physical presence requiredPublished

Yes

In-country visit requiredPublished

Yes

Move-in windowPublished

1 month

Length of residencyPublished

12 months

Residency is lifetimePublished

No

RenewablePublished

Yes

Maximum durationUnknown

Unknown

Maximum duration is lifetimePublished

Yes

Stay rule (Sept 2026)Published

A temporary residence permit may be cancelled or refused renewal if the holder spends more than 180 days outside Albania within one permit year (Law 79/2021 arts 34(1)(e) and 36(2)); absences up to 180 days need prior notice to the police

Tax residency rulePublished

Residents with a domicile or habitual abode in Albania, or staying more than 183 days in a tax year, will be considered tax residents

Personal income taxPublished

range between 0%-23%

Time to permanent residencyPublished

5 years

Time to citizenshipPublished

7 years

Work for a local employerPublished

No

Start a businessPublished

No

Remote or freelance workUnknown

Unknown

Local healthcare accessUnknown

Unknown

University accessUnknown

Unknown

Can buy landUnknown

Unknown

Local bankingPublished

Yes

Permanent residence timeline basisPublished

Years stated

Citizenship timeline basisPublished

Years stated

Investment note (Sept 2026)Published

Law 79/2021 art. 84 sets no minimum value; ownership must last for the life of the permit. Reports of a EUR 300,000 threshold from a 2026 change are not in the consolidated law (updated to Law 43/2025) and are not stored. The permit does not by itself allow work

Plan B note (Sept 2026)Published

Permanent residence possible after 5 years of continuous legal residence (absences up to 6 months at a time and 10 months in total over 5 years allowed); naturalisation after 7 years of legal residence with permanent residence. The permit gives the right to reside only, not to work. The list claim of a 181-day stay matches the rule that more than 180 days abroad in a permit year can cost the permit

Official program websitePublished

https://asp.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ligj-PER-TE-HUAJT-2021-06-24-79-perditesuar-2025-PDF.pdf

Investment source (Sept 2026)Published

https://asp.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ligj-PER-TE-HUAJT-2021-06-24-79-perditesuar-2025-PDF.pdf

Plan B sources (Sept 2026)Published

https://asp.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Ligj-PER-TE-HUAJT-2021-06-24-79-perditesuar-2025-PDF.pdf | https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/UseService.aspx?service_code=9628 | https://avredinelabeqiraj.com/leje-qendrimi-shqiperi/ | https://tirana.al/artikull/informacion-i-pergjithshem-per-fitimin-e-shtetesise-shqiptare-nga-te-huajt

Every fact on this page comes from the CitizensOS Mobility Asset Database (Sep 21, 2026 edition). A blank is shown as Unknown.