Relocation guides

🛂Residence permitStaying beyond 90 days — the permit, the paperwork, the timeline.⏱ Within your first 30 days in Albania🖥 Online, on the e-Albania portal💶 Small state fees — budget for translations and insuranceRead the guide →🏦Opening a bank accountAn Albanian IBAN in one branch visit — what to bring and which banks expats use.⏱ Usually opened during one branch visit💶 Tiny — some banks ask just €10 in a euro account🪪 Your passportRead the guide →🏠Buying a propertyForeigners can buy in their own name — the notary process, the one land restriction, the real costs.⏱ About 3–6 weeks, start to finish💶 Budget roughly 1–3% on top of the price🚫 Agricultural land can't be owned by foreign individualsRead the guide →🏥Health insurance & careInsurance is required for your permit — and private care is where most newcomers end up.📋 Insurance valid in Albania is required💶 Permit-grade policies from about €150–€500 a year🏥 A GP visit typically costs €30–€60Read the guide →

General information only — not legal, tax or medical advice. Rules, fees and requirements change, so confirm the details on e-Albania or with a verified professional before you act. Facts checked November 2026.