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Visa, Work Permit & Immigration Support in Albania via EOR

Hiring foreign nationals in Albania involves strict compliance with immigration, labour, and tax regulations. Employers must secure the appropriate work and residence permits before onboarding non-Albanian staff and ensure that all employment documentation aligns with the Albanian Labour Code.

For companies without a registered entity in Albania, Acumen International provides a combined immigration support and Employer of Record (EOR) solution. We manage the entire process — from securing the right permits to employing the expatriate locally on your behalf, enabling you to deploy talent legally and quickly without setting up a local company.

Our Employer of Record talent hiring model is particularly suited for:

  • Managing interim or project-based expatriate engagements,
  • Relocating existing employees into Albania for project or leadership roles,
  • Hiring highly skilled foreign specialists for key positions.

How Our Immigration and EOR Service Works in Albania

Acumen International provides a single, end-to-end process for bringing foreign talent into Albania and employing them legally without the need for your own local entity.

Immigration support is not offered as a standalone service, it is integrated with compliant, in-country employment through our EOR model.

1. Immigration assessment – We review the candidate’s nationality, role, qualifications, and proposed employment terms to determine the correct work permit and visa route under Albanian law.

2. Permit and visa sponsorship – Acting as the local employer of record, we apply for and sponsor the required work and residence permits, liaising with Albanian authorities and embassies as needed.

3. Documentation management – We prepare and submit all required employer and employee documents, including employment contracts, corporate registrations, qualifications, and supporting translations or notarisation.

4. Compliance-based employment – Once the permit is approved, we employ the expatriate under an Albanian-compliant contract, manage payroll, taxes and benefits, and handle all ongoing statutory filings.

5. Ongoing immigration support – We manage renewals, amendments, and dependent applications, ensuring continued compliance throughout the assignment.

6. Lawful termination or redeployment – At the end of the engagement, we handle lawful offboarding, deregistration, and, where relevant, repatriation or redeployment to another country via our 190+ country EOR network.

This integrated approach reduces the risk of permit rejection, ensures the employee’s status is fully compliant from day one, and eliminates the delays often caused by splitting immigration and employment across different providers.

Work Permit Types and Key Requirements in Albania

Foreign nationals working in Albania for more than three months must hold a valid work permit. The permit type depends on the nature of the role, the employment relationship, and the employee’s status.

Main Categories Relevant to Employer of Record Hiring

  • Type A – Employment Permits: For foreign nationals employed by an Albanian-registered entity or an Employer of Record.
    • A/P – Standard employment
    • A/PS – Seasonal employment
    • A/TN – Intra-company transfers
    • A/NK – Border employment
    • A/SHV – Volunteer work
    • A/AF – Family members of permit holders
  • Type B – Independent Economic Activity: For self-employed individuals or investors (not typically applicable to EOR employment).
  • Type C – Special Cases: Granted in limited circumstances defined by law.
  • Type D – Continuous Work Permits: For foreigners with long-term employment in Albania.

Core Requirements for Application

  • Employer application in the standard format
  • Proof of employer’s good standing (tax clearance, financial statements, labour declarations)
  • Signed Albanian-compliant employment contract
  • Passport copy of the employee
  • Proof of qualifications (with certified translation and notarisation where required)
  • Photographs in required format
  • Authorisation for document submission

Processing Times

  • EU, USA, UK, Canada, Australia: Typically 10–14 days
  • Other nationalities: Usually 1–2 months, depending on permit type and embassy processing

Validity and Expiry

Work permits will lapse if:

  • The term expires and is not renewed;
  • The holder leaves Albania for more than six consecutive months;
  • The employee does not begin work within three months of permit issuance.

Benefits of Using EOR with Immigration Support in Albania

Partnering with Acumen International for both immigration support and Employer of Record (EOR) employment in Albania provides a single, accountable solution that protects your operations and accelerates hiring.

  1. Integrated immigration and employment – We handle permit sponsorship and compliant local employment under one framework, reducing delays and eliminating the need to coordinate multiple providers.

2. No entity setup required – Hire expatriates legally in Albania without the capital, time, and ongoing maintenance costs of establishing a local company.

3. Reduced compliance risk – Every stage of immigration and employment is aligned with Albanian labour, tax, and immigration law, preventing misclassification, permanent establishment issues, or regulatory penalties.

4. Faster onboarding – Combining immigration and EOR processes shortens the time from role confirmation to the employee’s first working day.

5. Cost control and predictability – Transparent pricing for immigration, employment, and payroll means no unexpected local overhead or legal fees.

6. Full assignment lifecycle management – From permit application to lawful offboarding or redeployment, we manage every step, including renewals, dependent applications, and post-termination compliance.

7. Scalable support – Whether you need to place one specialist or multiple expatriates, our Global Employer of Record hiring model adapts to your project timelines and workforce size.

Start Your Albania Immigration and EOR Project

With proven experience in 190+ countries, Acumen International combines immigration expertise with full Employer of Record employment to help you place the right talent in Albania quickly, compliantly, and without setting up a local entity.

From initial eligibility checks to work permit sponsorship, onboarding, payroll, and eventual redeployment, we deliver every stage under a single, accountable service, reducing delays, costs, and compliance risks.

If you are ready to bring foreign talent into Albania with complete legal certainty and operational control, our team can prepare a tailored plan and timeline for your specific roles and objectives.

Contact Acumen International to hire the best international talent in Albania today.

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