According to the NEW LAW no.79/2021 “On Foreigners”, adopted by the Parlia- ment of Albania on 24/06/2021 and pub- lished in the Official Gazette no. 162, on 18.10.2021, US citizens, EU member citi- zens and citizens of the Republic of Kosovo are subject to a more favorable regime.
Specifically, citizens of United States of America, European Union member states and citizens of the Republic of Kosovo who Own an Immovable Property in the territory of Albania, are eligible to a apply for a 5 Year Residence Permit, when applying for the first time, on condition that they meet the general criteria’s set forth in the new law.
The new law has entered into force on No- vember 2nd 2021 and repeals the old law no. 108/2013 “On foreigners“.
Bylaws are expected to be issued within 3-6 months from the entry into force of the new law.
Published in the Official Gazette no. 162, on 18.10.2021 © LPA LEGAL 2021 , Newsletter, November
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