Work Permit Lawyers in Albania

US, European Union and Schengen citizens are exempt from National Employment and Skills Agency employment approval. The exemption also covers citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia and North Macedonia lawfully residing in Albania. Employment is declared online through e-Albania's 'Application for a unique permit' section. Jobs specifically requiring Albanian citizenship under Albanian law are excluded. ^[1]

A unique permit holder must seek approval from the employment and skills authority and local Border and Migration authority for changes concerning the employer's name and address, the valid employment contract covering the permit period, or authorised activities as an employee. ^[1]

Yes. A first-time mobile worker permit can last up to one year for a foreign national lawfully staying in Albania. You must prove a valid employment contract with an overseas employer or service contract with an overseas client for work without a fixed workplace using information technology, sufficient income for yourself and dependants during your stay, accommodation and address in Albania, health insurance valid for at least one year, and criminal record certificates from your country of origin and country of residence. ^[1]

A student residence permit holder may work after the first year of studies, outside study time, for up to 15 hours a week or the equivalent in days or months per year. Employment approval is not required. The employer reports the start and end of employment through the tax system. During studies, the student permit cannot be replaced with an employment permit. ^[1]

A party prevented by reasonable obstacles from meeting a procedural deadline may request restoration, unless the law expressly prohibits it or the deadline is preclusive. Request restoration and take the missed procedural step within 15 days after the obstacles end and no later than one year after the missed deadline. The one-year limit does not apply in cases of force majeure. ^[2]

Ask the National Employment and Skills Agency (AKPA) for the list of licensed private employment agencies operating in your municipality or region. ^[4]