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Albania Pensioner Residence Permit

12 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign pensioner supported by an overseas pension and meeting income, transfer, insurance and admissibility conditions.

Route type
Independent means
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Albanian Bank Transfer RequiredEvidence of pension transfer through an Albanian second-level bank is required.
  • Annual Pension Income All MinThe statutory minimum annual pension income is ALL 1,200,000.
  • Foreign Pension RequiredThe applicant must prove pensioner status and pension income from the country of origin.
  • How and where to applyThe residence or unique-permit application is filed through the official electronic service.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe route documentation requires evidence of suitable accommodation in Albania.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid recognised travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Economic Activity AllowedThe pensioner permit does not allow economic or professional activity.
  • Eligibility summaryThe Ministry requires pension evidence, annual pension income, pension transfer, insurance and a criminal record.
  • Official source basisThe Ministry requires pension evidence, annual pension income, pension transfer, insurance and a criminal record.
  • Report summaryThe Ministry requires pension evidence, annual pension income, pension transfer, insurance and a criminal record.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Validity Years MaxThe first permit is issued for up to one year and may be renewed annually.
  • Lawful Entry And Stay RequiredThe applicant must have entered and be staying lawfully in Albania.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Albania?
The official source states: For a foreign pensioner supported by an overseas pension and meeting income, transfer, insurance and admissibility conditions.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Albania?
The official source states: The route documentation requires evidence of suitable accommodation in Albania.

Every answer is quoted from the official mb.gov.al page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mb.gov.alLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Albania government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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