ALBANIA WORK PERMIT PROCESS MAP
STEP 7: RESIDENCE PERMIT STEP1: INITIATION
Within 30 days of arrival, FGI submits the Client initiates case with FGI. FGI
residence permit at the regional authorities assesses work permit category and
responsible for border and migration. sends document checklist to the client.
Within one week of submission of a Client sends the documents listed on
complete application, the applicant will be
provided with a temporary residence
the checklist to FGI.
permit until the final residence permit is
issued. STEP 2: LABOUR MARKET TEST
STEP 6: ADDRESS REGISTRATION The position must be advertised for four
weeks at the local labour office
Within 10 days of arrival, the address of
the applicant must be registered with
the relevant authorities. STEP 3: WORK PERMIT APPLICATION
Within 8 days of signing the employment
STEP 5: ENTRY TO ALBANIA agreement, a work permit application
The applicant may now enter Albania should be submitted to the labour office in
with their passport and visa. Albania via online portal.
The application must be submitted at
STEP 4: VISA APPLICATION least 1 month before the intended start of
work.
The applicant should submit an application for a Type D Visa at the e-visa portal. the
applicant should upload all the requested documents to such portal. When the visa
application is approved, the Albanian Consulate will send it to the applicant via e-mail