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Albania Scientific Research Residence Permit

10 facts quoted from the official source

For a researcher with an agreement from an Albanian research organisation or higher-education institution.

Route type
Talent & merit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Annual Bank Deposit All MinMeans may be shown by an Albanian bank deposit of at least ALL 300,000 per person for one calendar year.
  • Eligibility summaryA signed agreement with an Albanian research or higher-education institution is required.
  • Research Hosting Agreement RequiredFotokopja e marrëveshjes së nënshkruar me organizatën kërkimore-shkencore apo institucionin e arsimit të lartë në Shqipëri;checked 2026-08-03 · Ligji nr. 79/2021, neni 50; VKM nr. 858/2021
Also stated by the source
  • AccommodationThe route documentation requires evidence of suitable accommodation in Albania.
  • How and where to applyThe residence or unique-permit application is filed through the official electronic service.
  • Official source basisA signed agreement with an Albanian research or higher-education institution is required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid recognised travel document is required.
  • Report summaryA signed agreement with an Albanian research or higher-education institution is required.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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.
  • Lawful Entry And Stay RequiredThe applicant must have entered and be staying lawfully in Albania.
  • Permit Validity Years MaxThe research permit is issued for no more than one year.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Albania?
The official source states: For a researcher with an agreement from an Albanian research organisation or higher-education institution.

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

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 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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