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Residence permit through property

Albania residence permit based on owning property: size rules (20 + 10 m² per family member), owners, documents for the permit and visa D, costs and steps.

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Floor area
20 + 10 m² per person
Owners
1 or 2
In the account
300 000 LEK
Card coupon
5 700 LEK
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Key requirements

  • Owner

    The home must belong to 1 owner or 2 co-owners (50% each). Other family members apply for a residence permit through family reunification.

  • Floor area

    Formula: 20 + 10 × N m², where N is the number of family members (children under 5 are not counted). In practice: from 30 m² for one owner, from 40 m² for two.

  • Habitability

    The home must be fit to live in.

  • Certificate

    Certificate of ownership (çertifikatë pronësie). After a purchase it takes at least a week to be issued.

Documents for the residence permit

Uploaded to e-Albania when you apply; the originals are sent by post after you enter the country.

  1. 01Passport
  2. 02Photos 47×36 mmDigital copy + 3 printed
  3. 03Property certificate + kartelaExtract from the property register and cadastral map certificate
  4. 04Statement from an Albanian bank accountBalance of at least 300 000 LEK (or the equivalent in any currency)
  5. 05Application processing fee≈80 €
  6. 06Motivation letterIn Albanian, notarised≈50 €
  7. 07Health insuranceFrom an Albanian insurance company, for 1 year, for foreigners permanently residing in Albania≈50 €

Documents for the D visa

Uploaded to the application form on e-visa.al.

  1. 01Passport
  2. 02Photos 47×36 mmDigital copy
  3. 03Property certificate
  4. 04Statement from an Albanian bank accountBalance of at least 300 000 LEK
  5. 0512-month bank account statementFrom any bank
  6. 06Motivation letterIn Albanian, notarised≈50 €
  7. 07Parental consentFor minors

Step by step

The procedure is the same for most bases: first the residence permit application, then the D visa, entry and the originals by post.

  1. 1Application on e-Albania. On the service page, fill in and download the «Payment Mandat» fee form and pay it at any Albanian bank. Next comes the «New Application» form: upload your documents, save the application number and use «Search» to download the completed application.
  2. 2D visa application form. You will receive an email from e-visa.al. In your account, under «Applications», open the draft form, fill it in and upload the documents.
  3. 3Consular fee. Once the documents are checked, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends the payment details — 50–100 € depending on citizenship. The visa takes about 15 working days to process; you have to leave Albania during this time.
  4. 4Enter on the D visa — within 90 days of its issue.
  5. 5Originals by post. Within 30 days of entry, send the migration office the residence permit application, the printed D visa and the full set of documents.
  6. 6Temporary permit. You will receive an email with the temporary (provisional) permit — a sign that the application has been accepted for review. How the deadlines are counted — in the guide to the review process.
  7. 7Approval and the card. After the Njoftim letter — register your address at Gjendja Civile, buy the biometrics coupon (5 700 LEK), give your biometrics, and 10–14 days later you get the plastic card. More about this stage.

How much it costs

  • Residence permit application fee≈80 €
  • Consular fee for the D visa50–100 € (depends on citizenship)
  • Biometric card coupon5 700 LEK
  • Motivation letter with notary≈50 €
  • Health insurance for a year≈50 €

Renewal

  • The renewal application is submitted on e-Albania no earlier than 60 days and no later than 1 day before the card expires.
  • To renew a residence permit, you must not have been outside Albania for more than 180 days.
  • General rules on residence permits, permanent residence and citizenship — in a separate guide.
Document lists and the procedure follow VKM № 858/2021, Joint Instruction № 137 of 15.07.2026 and the service descriptions on e-Albania. Euro amounts are approximate applicant costs. Requirements change from time to time — before applying, check the current list on the e-Albania service page.

FAQ

What is the minimum apartment size for an Albania residence permit?

The formula is 20 + 10 × N m², where N is the number of family members (children under 5 don't count). For one owner that means at least 30 m², for two — at least 40 m².

How many owners can a property have for a residence permit through property?

One or two (50% each). Other family members apply for a residence permit through family reunification.

How much money do I need in my account for a residence permit through property?

A balance of at least 300,000 LEK (or the equivalent in any currency) in an Albanian bank account.

Do I need a visa D for a residence permit through property?

Yes, the procedure includes a visa D: after your e-Albania application, you get a form on e-visa.al, and once the visa is approved you must enter Albania within 90 days.

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