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Family Residence - Family Member of an Albanian Citizen

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Which family relationships qualify?

The official page covers the spouse of an Albanian citizen and states that the same rule applies to an unmarried minor for whom the foreigner is the legal guardian. Its document list also covers civil partners (with a notarial declaration of cohabitation) and the reunification of minors (with the other parent's consent). The official source does not state a complete list of qualifying family members.

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  • The official source does not state a complete list of qualifying family members.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The sponsor is an Albanian national, as this route is family reunification with an Albanian national. The official source does not state any further status requirement for the sponsor.

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  • The cited official article is not a complete operational checklist; current forms, implementing decisions, fees, processing practice and all supporting evidence require separate review.
  • Albania Aliens Law no. 79/2021, Article 40
    Article 40 Family reunification of an alien with an Albanian national 1. The alien who is member of the family of an Albanian national shall be granted a residence permit valid for a maximum of one year

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

Applicants provide a copy of the Albanian citizen's identity document and a family and/or marriage certificate showing the link with the inviting person. Civil partners provide a notarial declaration of cohabitation, and where reunification is requested only for a minor, a document proving the other parent's consent is required. Documents from the country of origin or of lawful stay must be translated into Albanian, issued within the last 6 months, and certified and legalised as required by international agreements.

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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

Applicants must provide documents proving suitable accommodation in Albania in line with Albanian housing standards and a document proving health insurance for themselves and the family members concerned. Proof of sufficient financial resources to live within Albanian standards without recourse to economic assistance is listed only for foreign inviters and only for civil-partner reunification. The official source does not state a specific income amount for this route.

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How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

The first permit for family reunification with an Albanian national is valid for up to one year and is renewable for a two-year term. The official source does not state the application process, the rights granted or a route to independent or longer-term status.

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  • The cited official article is not a complete operational checklist; current forms, implementing decisions, fees, processing practice and all supporting evidence require separate review.
  • Albania Aliens Law no. 79/2021, Article 40
    Article 40 Family reunification of an alien with an Albanian national 1. The alien who is member of the family of an Albanian national shall be granted a residence permit valid for a maximum of one year

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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