To obtain a residence permit, the Albanian law provides for the obligation to initially obtain a work permit. For Italian citizens the law provides for an exception, and it is only necessary to obtain a certificate from the Labor Office.

To obtain the aforementioned exception from the obligation of a work permit, the following documents must be filed:

1. Written request of the foreigner with his personal data;
2. The employment contract (bilingual: Italian and Albanian);
3. Copy of the passport (authenticated by the notary), with all the sheets with the dates of entry and exit;
4. Authorization by the employer;
5. 5 photos;
6. Copy of the Diploma or other type of school certificate;
7. The last declaration of employees at the Labor Office;
8. Extract from the Company from the National Business Center (original);

To obtain the Residence Permit, the following documents must be filed:

1. Copy of the passport (authenticated by the notary), with the dates of entry and exit;
2. The exemption of the work permit (above mentioned);
3. The employment contract (bilingual: Italian and Albanian / original or authenticated by the notary);
4. Lease contract in Albania, with a minimum duration of 1 year;
5. Certificate that the applicant has no criminal record. (criminal record with the appostile);
6. Certificate of social contributions in Albania;
7. 2 photos.