Can Buying Property Get You Residency in Albania? (2026)
Albania is an attractive base for international buyers, and owning property here can support your case for a residence permit. It is important, though, to separate fact from the myths that circulate online.
Property and the residence permit
Owning real estate in Albania gives you a genuine tie to the country that can support an application for a temporary residence permit, typically renewable. It is not an automatic 'golden visa', but property ownership strengthens your position.
The path to permanent status
Temporary permits can, over a number of continuous years of legal residence, lead to permanent residence and eventually open a path toward naturalisation, subject to the conditions in force at the time.
Does Albania have a golden visa? +
No. Albania does not operate a citizenship- or residency-by-investment 'golden visa' scheme. However, property ownership supports a standard residence permit application.
How much property do I need to buy? +
There is no official minimum purchase price tied to residency, but owning a habitable property in your name supports your application. We recommend taking legal advice for your situation.
Can my family get residency too? +
Family reunification provisions generally allow a spouse and dependent children to apply alongside the main permit holder.
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