| Money you must show | 300,000 lekë for one calendar year A deposit certificate from a second-tier bank in Albania, personal or family. Alternatively, proof of monthly income of at least 32,000 lekë per person. Source: Ministry of Interior of Albania: residence permit procedures, checked 28 October 2026 |
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| Visa fee | Not published as a single figure: set by reciprocity, so it depends on your nationality The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs says fees follow Council of Ministers Decision no. 569 of 3 October 2018 on the basis of reciprocity. The student residence permit costs 4,500 lekë the first time and 2,250 lekë on renewal, plus the biometric card. Source: Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania: visa application, checked 28 October 2026 |
| Work while you study | Up to 15 hours a week, from the second year of study After the first year, outside school hours, without authorisation from the National Agency for Employment and Skills. Self-employment is also allowed. Source: Law no. 79/2021 on Aliens, Article 46 (Ministry of Interior English text), checked 25 September 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | At least 9 months A residence permit to look for a job or start a business after completing studies, Law no. 79/2021, Article 51. Source: Law no. 79/2021 on Aliens (Ministry of Interior English text), checked 25 September 2026 |