Work / Immigration visa · Somalia to Albania

Work Permit & Type D Visa

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 365 days
• Processing time: 28-42 business days
• Fee: $70 USD
• Validity: One year (renewable up to three years)
• Entry: Single entry

Work permits typically granted for one year and renewable for up to three years. Four types exist: Type A (Employment), Type B (Independent Economic Activity), Type C (Special Cases), Type D (Continuous Work). Processing takes 4-6 weeks total.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Work permit and Type D visa required for foreign nationals employed in Albania for more than 90 days. EU/EEA/Schengen citizens can work without permit unless role requires Albanian citizenship.

  Includes

  • Employment
• Employment

  Verification that no suitable local candidate is available and employee possesses necessary qualifications.

  Required status: Valid employment contract and work permit

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: No; Must include salary: Yes

• Police clearance

  Validity months: 6

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Type D visa application form; Form url: https://e-albania.al/

• Curriculum vitae

  Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.

• Work contract

  Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

  Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No

• Work permit notification

  Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.

  Issuing authority: Albanian authorities

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Employer prepares employment contract and gathers employee documents: passport, qualifications, criminal background check.

2. Online application

   Employer applies for work permit on behalf of employee through relevant Albanian authorities.

3. Processing wait

   Wait for work permit approval.

4. Fee payment

   Pay Type D visa fees.

5. Visa collection

   Receive Type D visa permitting entry to Albania.

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.