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Culture Shock and Anxiety – By Karen Espig
Why I Took a Bus, a Bath, and a Break Experiences of a new expat in Albania Photo by Cosiela Borta on Unsplash I recently moved from Canada to Albania and applied for residency. I have learned many valuable things over the past 48 days, not the least of which is that...
Happy 8th Anniversary
HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY We are happy with our commitment to become a valuable support to you, expats living in Albania!! As many of you may know, our Facebook Group “Expats in Albania” was created in early 2014. This spring marks our 8th year Anniversary! Happy...
Albania is Open to Americans for a Whole Year!!
OLD / NEW LAW for US Foreigners in Albania As all of you very well remember, we went through some stressful weeks starting early November 2021 when the "New Law for Foreigners" was introduced. The word introduction is a very big word to describe what actually went on....
New Law For Foreigners
NEW LAW for FOREIGNERS Digital Workers Digital workers can apply for a one-year permit and ask for an extension for the second year, then five years, and finally request permanent residency. They need to provide one of these types of contract: Service contract with a...
Local Bureaucracy
LOCAL BUREAUCRACY We all know the headaches one goes through when dealing with bureaucracy. This is true in most countries but it is definitely true here in Albania. Many of you are going through the process of obtaining a residency permit in Albania and have...
Biometric ID Card
Dear Expats, You can apply for a Biometric ID Card after your application for a residency permit has been approved. After which you will have received a temporary permit with a 60-day expiry. Before or soon after the 60 days expires you will receive an email...