Residence permit or registration, translations and apostilles, bank account, address, AIRE and pension: one journey at a fixed price, with every deadline watched for you.
Në rrugën Italia → Shqipëria, kush jeton me pension aplikon për «Pensioner residence permit» (Law 79/2021 art. 39(j), art. 85; VKM 858/2021). Leja e parë vlen 1 vit, tarifa shtetërore është 4 500 Lekë (≈ 47 €) dhe përgjigjja vjen zakonisht brenda 30–60 ditëve (vlerësim). Nuk nevojitet vizë hyrjeje. Të duhen 12 dokumente, nga të cilat 3 me apostile dhe përkthim të noterizuar.
· Burimet: Law No. 79/2021 "On Foreigners", consolidated 2025; e-Albania service 15308, document checklist; e-Albania service 15308, procedure; e-Albania service 15309, renewal; Ministry of Interior, residence and unique permit procedure; Muja Law, Law 43/2025 update (EU registration); Ministero degli Esteri, AIRE; INPS, Italy-Albania social security agreement; Italy-Albania double tax treaty, arts. 18-19; Agenzia delle Entrate, circular 20/E 2024 (tax residence); Posta Shqiptare, biometric card voucher
Lejet e qëndrimit në këtë rrugë, me vlefshmërinë, tarifën shtetërore dhe kohën e shqyrtimit.
For people living on a pension above 1200000 ALL a year, already paid into an Albanian bank. Lasts 1 year and is renewable. It does not allow any work in Albania.
For people working for an Albanian employer. For EU citizens registration may replace it.
For people self-employed or running a business in Albania, with a NIPT.
For people working remotely for an employer or clients outside Albania. 1 year, renewable.
For owners of at least 50% of a property in Albania, with no minimum value. 1 year, renewable; it does not allow work.
For the spouse, partner or children of someone who holds (or is applying for) a permit. A non-retired partner can join a pensioner; to work they need their own status.
Çfarë të duhet, ku lëshohet dhe kush merret me të.
E siguron ti
Copy of the used pages, with entry stamps. Paper identity cards are no longer valid since 3 August 2026.
E siguron ti
47×36 mm, white background. Two are sent with the originals.
Merremi ne
Needed for the pensioner permit, first application only (e-Albania list), and for the digital nomad permit (Law 43/2025: also from the country of residence). For work, family reunification, property owners and renewals the e-Albania list does not ask for it. It must be issued in the last 6 months, apostilled, translated into Albanian and notarised, so we request it last. It is never read by automated systems and kept only as long as needed.
Merremi ne
Proves a pension above 1200000 ALL a year. A signed paper copy is needed for the apostille.
Merremi ne
The pension must already be paid into the Albanian account: this takes the longest, so we start early.
Merremi ne
Albanian insurers are reliably accepted; international policies need checking. We keep only the policy certificate.
E siguron ti
A lease signed before an Albanian notary, or an ASHK ownership certificate. Short-stay rentals are not accepted. Also needed to register your address.
E siguron ti
Of the landlord or the person hosting you.
Merremi ne
A short personal statement; we draft it in Albanian and you sign it.
Merret studioja ligjore partnere
Filed by the partner law firm under your power of attorney. The signed form is posted with the originals.
E siguron ti
The fee is paid at a bank within 24 hours of the emailed invoice; the receipt is posted with the originals.
Merremi ne
For a spouse joining through family reunification (art. 41) and for the spouse of an Albanian citizen (art. 40, where an Albanian marriage certificate also works). Paper copy 'for use abroad' from the comune, issued in the last 6 months, apostilled at the Prefettura, translated into Albanian and notarised. Instead of the criminal record. At renewal, only if the office asks for it.
Merremi ne
A paper copy is safer: ANPR PDFs may not be apostillable.
Merremi ne
For an unmarried partner joining through family reunification, instead of the criminal record: single-status certificate from the comune and a notarial cohabitation declaration (with an Albanian citizen, cohabitation over 1 year). Issued in the last 6 months, apostilled, translated into Albanian and notarised.
Merremi ne
For minor children who move, if the other parent stays in Italy.
Merremi ne
The permit (or application) of the relative you join.
Merremi ne
A deposit of at least 300000 ALL per person, or an income of at least 32000 ALL a month per person.
E siguron ti
Signed by the Albanian employer.
E siguron ti
Shows you work for people outside Albania. The income threshold is not confirmed yet.
Merret studioja ligjore partnere
Registration as 'person fizik': free, the NIPT usually arrives in one working day.
Merret studioja ligjore partnere
At least 50% of the property in your name. Before buying, have a lawyer check the title.
Merremi ne
Lets the partner law firm file for you. Fingerprints and card collection are always in person.
Merret studioja ligjore partnere
Needed after the move so INPS pays a private-sector pension without Italian withholding.
E siguron ti
From an authorised doctor in Albania.
Çdo hap, kush e bën dhe një kohëzgjatje e vlerësuar.
A few questions: we tell you your profile, route, documents, costs and what you might lose.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: Ti
The assegno sociale and civil invalidity benefits stop abroad; the minimum top-up is probably lost. We check with a patronato before you leave.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnere
AIRE alone is not enough: if your spouse or children stay in Italy, or you spend 183 days or more in Italy, you stay an Italian tax resident. Moving before 1 July is better.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnere
We review your case and sign the fixed-price contract.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: NeRreth 2 ditë
Only for pensioners (first application) and digital nomads. For use abroad, at any Procura. We request it last because it must be under 6 months old when filed.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: TiRreth 7 ditë
ObisM or Certificazione Unica from MyINPS, or through a patronato. Free.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: Ti
Marriage extract (spouses) or single-status certificate with a notarial cohabitation declaration (unmarried couples), on paper 'for use abroad'; for children, family status or birth certificate.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: Ti
Procura for the criminal record, notarial acts and sworn translations; Prefettura for administrative certificates. Order: original, apostille, translation.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: NeRreth 10 ditë
Usually by an authorised translator in Albania with a notary's certification; otherwise sworn in Italy and apostilled.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnere
We prepare the text; you sign it before a notary or an Albanian consulate.
PërgatitjaKryhet nga: Ti
Visa-free you can stay 90 days in any 180. The 30 days to apply start here.
MbërritjaKryhet nga: Ti
You need a lease signed before an Albanian notary (no short-stay rentals) or ASHK ownership.
MbërritjaKryhet nga: Ti
Some banks ask for a permit before opening an account: we point you to a partner bank.
MbërritjaKryhet nga: Ti
Citibank pays INPS pensions abroad. The bank's confirmation is one of the application documents.
MbërritjaKryhet nga: Ti
A policy valid in Albania for at least a year.
MbërritjaKryhet nga: Ti
Registration as 'person fizik': a passport is enough, it is free and usually ready in a day.
MbërritjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnereRreth 1 ditë
Within 30 days of entry. The partner law firm files it under your power of attorney.
ParaqitjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnereRreth 2 ditë
The invoice is emailed once the application is accepted: pay it at a bank within 24 hours or the application is rejected.
ParaqitjaKryhet nga: TiRreth 1 ditë
Originals, 2 photos, receipt and signed form to the migration office. After 7 days the application is rejected.
ParaqitjaKryhet nga: NeRreth 7 ditë
A provisional permit usually covers you until the decision; in practice the decision takes 30-60 days.
ParaqitjaKryhet nga: AutoritetetRreth 60 ditë
If the office asks for more, there are 30 days to supply it.
ParaqitjaKryhet nga: Ti
Within 30 days: register the address, pay for the card and give fingerprints in person. We go with you.
ParaqitjaKryhet nga: TiRreth 30 ditë
Within 2 weeks of the email. The permit number opens your e-Albania account.
ParaqitjaKryhet nga: TiRreth 14 ditë
Within 90 days of moving. We prepare the data; the consulate may ask for more, due within 30 days.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
Private-sector pensions only: stamped by the Albanian tax office, it stops Italian withholding. Takes several months.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnere
AIRE ends your SSN cover. Urgent care in Italy stays free up to 90 days a year only for pensioners without any other insurance.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
For an INPS pensioner the Italian home pays full second-home IMU.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
The flat-rate regime is lost from the year after the move: close or manage it with the accountant.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnere
If you work remotely for an Italian company, contributions move to Albania unless you are formally posted (up to 24 months).
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
Every year. If missed, the pension is paid in cash at Western Union and then suspended. Read the Citibank letter: Albania's phase is to be confirmed.
VendosjaKryhet nga: TiÇdo 12 muaj
Filed within the 60 days before expiry; we write at 90 days to renew the lease, insurance and bank confirmation.
VendosjaKryhet nga: NeÇdo 12 muaj
Every year, before the permit renewal.
VendosjaKryhet nga: TiÇdo 12 muaj
By 31 March if taxable income exceeds the threshold; advisable even for exempt pensioners.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Studio ligjore partnereÇdo 12 muaj
Every month, with your NIPT.
VendosjaKryhet nga: TiÇdo 1 muaj
Beyond that, the permit can be annulled.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
Beyond that, you stay an Italian tax resident.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
Within 1 year of residence, with a permit valid over a year and a medical certificate.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
With Italian plates at most 6 months in any 12; otherwise deregister in Italy before leaving and register in Albania. A Green Card is needed.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
Absences of at most 6 months at a time and 10 in total; card renewed every 10 years.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
After 7 years and a permanent permit; Arbëreshë of Albanian origin need no residence period.
VendosjaKryhet nga: Ti
Tarifat shtetërore i paguhen shtetit; shërbimi ynë është më vete, me çmim fiks.
| Pensioner residence permit | 4 500 Lekë (≈ 47 €) |
|---|---|
| Unique permit for employees | 8 000 Lekë (≈ 83 €) |
| Unique permit for the self-employed | 8 000 Lekë (≈ 83 €) |
| Digital nomad unique permit | 8 000 Lekë (≈ 83 €) |
| Property owner permit | 4 500 Lekë (≈ 47 €) |
| Family reunification | 4 500 Lekë (≈ 47 €) |
| Thelbësore | 590 € për person850 € për çift |
|---|---|
| I plotë | 790 € për person1 150 € për çift |
| Me çelësa në dorë | 1 190 € për person1 590 € për çift |
| Punë në Shqipëri | 920 € për person |
| Nomad dixhital | 750 € për person |
Rreth këtyre informacioneve ligjore
Requirements collected from public sources and checked on 15 October 2026 (data/research). Items marked 'to be confirmed' must be validated by the partner law firm and accountant before launch. This is not legal or tax advice.
Burimet: Law No. 79/2021 "On Foreigners", consolidated 2025, e-Albania service 15308, document checklist, e-Albania service 15308, procedure, e-Albania service 15309, renewal, Ministry of Interior, residence and unique permit procedure, Muja Law, Law 43/2025 update (EU registration), Ministero degli Esteri, AIRE, INPS, Italy-Albania social security agreement, Italy-Albania double tax treaty, arts. 18-19, Agenzia delle Entrate, circular 20/E 2024 (tax residence), Posta Shqiptare, biometric card voucher · kontrolluar për herë të fundit më 15 tet 2026
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