🇦🇱 Albania · Employer-sponsored work
Unique Permit (Leje Unike — Employee / D/PM) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,633 |
| Minimum annual salary | ALL 50,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €17,436 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 21–45 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,744 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mb.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ligj-per-te-Huajt-%E2%80%93-nr.-79.2021_English.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~14 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,633.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“shall set a wage that is at least as much as the average wage paid in the previous year in the Republic of Albania for the same types of jobs”
“Article 57, Single permit as employee: '3. The single permit as employee is issued for the duration of the work contract/offer, unless otherwise provided in this law.' Article 56(1): 'An alien may be employed in the Republic of Albania after being provided with the single permit...'; Art 57(1) granted 'upon being authorised by the National Agency for Employment and Skills.'”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.