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Albania Self-Employed Unique Permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreigner carrying out a business activity with economic interest, positive expected impact and sufficient capital.

Route type
Business & self-employment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
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.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligibility summaryThe proposed self-employment must show economic interest, positive impact and capital.
  • Evaluation Commission Approval RequiredThe self-employment conditions are assessed by the competent evaluation commission.
  • How and where to applyThe residence or unique-permit application is filed through the official electronic service.
  • Self Employment Business Plan RequiredThe proposed self-employment must show economic interest, positive impact and capital.
  • Unique Permit RequiredThe route is processed as a unique residence and work permit.via e-albania.al
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
  • Official source basisThe proposed self-employment must show economic interest, positive impact and capital.
  • Report summaryThe proposed self-employment must show economic interest, positive impact and capital.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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 MaxValidity follows the planned business duration up to three years.
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 foreigner carrying out a business activity with economic interest, positive expected impact and sufficient capital.
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 11 points against the official source; 11 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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