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Kosovo-Albania Five-Year Temporary Residence

8 facts quoted from the official source

An official free movement route to Kosovo. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Route type
Free movement
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
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.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligibility summaryAlbanian citizens need a valid travel document and verified address; the permit covers listed lawful purposes and is valid for five years.
  • Nationality or statusThe bilateral route applies to citizens of Albania.
  • Qualifying PurposeThe official page lists these purposes under the agreement.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationThe applicant must provide an exact address supported by a lease, ownership certificate or notarised declaration.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisAlbanian citizens need a valid travel document and verified address; the permit covers listed lawful purposes and is valid for five years.
  • Report summaryAlbanian citizens need a valid travel document and verified address; the permit covers listed lawful purposes and is valid for five years.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity YearsThe temporary residence permit under the agreement is issued for five years.
How it works

From here to a yes

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Apply with the official sourceThe application itself always happens with the government — the enacting authority linked below. The report points you straight at it.
FAQ

Straight answers

01Do I need to show accommodation in Kosovo?
The official source states: The applicant must provide an exact address supported by a lease, ownership certificate or notarised declaration.

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

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 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 mpb.rks-gov.netLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Kosovo 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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