Can you get residency in Albania by buying property?
Answer a few quick questions and see straight away whether a property can support a residence permit in Albania.
Yes. Owning a home in Albania can support a one-year renewable residence permit. The law sets no minimum price, but the home must give about 20 m² per person and you must own at least half of it. A possible €300,000 threshold reported for 2026 is unconfirmed.
Your result: Yes, owning a home in Albania can support a residence permit. The law sets no minimum price; size and ownership share matter instead.
What the permit gives
- A residence permit for one year, renewable while you own and live in the home.
What it does not give
- Permanent residence or citizenship.
Conditions
- About 20 m² of living space per person (a family of three: about 60 m²).
- At least 50% ownership, registered in your name.
- You live in the property and keep your address registration up to date.
Confirm with a lawyer
- Reports of a January 2026 amendment introducing a threshold of around €300,000 are not confirmed by official sources; check before you buy.
Rules as of 2026-10-13. Not legal advice.
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Questions about Albania residency by property
Is there a minimum property value for Albanian residency?
The law sets none. Reports of a possible €300,000 threshold from 2026 are unconfirmed, so check with an Albanian lawyer before you rely on it.
How big must the property be?
About 20 m² of living space per person, and you must own at least half of it.