Albania

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Albania offers a relatively open and evolving immigration framework focused on work, study, and long‑term residency rather than a points‑based skilled migration system. Nationals from many countries can enter visa‑free for short stays; longer stays (over 90 days) require a Type D visa and then a residence permit applied for at a regional migration office after arrival. Some private recruiters emphasise employer‑sponsored work permits and contracts as the main route for legal employment for non‑EU nationals.

Main visa and permit routes relevant to Indian professionals
- Short‑stay (Type C) visas for stays up to 90 days within 180 days.

- Long‑stay (Type D) visas for work, study, family reunification, or other purposes; holders must apply for a residence permit within 90 days of arrival.

- Work permits: non‑EU nationals normally need an employer‑sponsored work permit plus a Type D visa; employers must show registration and an employment contract.

- Digital nomad (Unique Permit): available for remote workers with foreign employers; requires proof of contract, income, accommodation and insurance.