Albania made simple

Ukrainian citizens can enter Albania visa-free for short trips. For a longer stay, work or study you need a residence permit. Check the current entry rules with official sources before you travel — they change from time to time.

A residence permit is issued on a specific ground: work, your own business, property, study or family reunification. Each ground has its own set of documents, which must be translated and legalised. You apply through the migration service, and once approved you get a card for a set period.

It depends on your goals. Tirana — jobs, government offices and the widest choice of services. Durrës — the sea next to the capital and a large Ukrainian community. Vlora and Saranda — a warmer climate and a longer season. Shkodër and Korça — noticeably cheaper housing.

It depends heavily on the city, the season and the distance to the sea. In resort towns prices multiply in summer, while long-term leases outside the season are much cheaper. We collect up-to-date guidance in the real estate section and on individual city pages.

Yes, foreigners can buy property in Albania. The key is to check the property and owner documents before paying a deposit, sign the deal properly at a notary and register ownership at the cadastre.

Companies are registered at the National Business Center: you choose a legal form, submit documents, get a tax number, open an account and set up accounting. Registration itself is quick — preparing the documents usually takes longer.