• For foreign workers in Albania: Work and residence permits are initially issued for 1 year, extendable up to 5 years. • Processing time: 3–6 weeks.
• Requires Type D Visa + work and residence permit. Issued for 1 year, renewable. • Application is done inside the country after entry. • Processing time: 30–45 working days.
• Seasonal work permit: up to 9 months. • Type A work permit: up to 3 years, most commonly 1 year renewable. • Processing time: 1–2 months for invitation + visa waiting time.
• Work and residence permit is usually valid for 1 year. • For seasonal jobs (construction, tourism): up to 6 months. • Processing time: 4–8 weeks.
• Employee Card (standard work permit): valid for 2 years, extendable. • Seasonal work permit: up to 6 months. • Processing time: 2–3 months minimum due to bureaucracy.
• Standard work permit: issued for 1 year, renewable. • Requires job contract and application via Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • Processing time: 1–2 months.
• Work and residence permit usually granted for 1 year, renewable. • In some professions, permits can be valid for up to 2 years. • Processing time: 4–6 weeks.
• Requires Type D Visa + work and residence permit. Issued for 1 year, renewable. • Application is done inside the country after entry. • Processing time: 30–45 working days.
• Work-based residence permit usually valid for 1 year, max 3 years. • Requires Type D visa + employment contract. • Processing time: 2–4 weeks after approval.
• Standard work permit: valid for 1 year, in some professions 2 years. • Processing time: 1–2 months for invitation + visa issuance.
• Combined work and residence permit: valid for 1 year, renewable. • Seasonal work permits: valid for 3–6 months. • Processing time: 30–45 days.
• Work permits typically valid for 1 year. • Applications done after entry or via employer sponsorship. • Processing time: 3–6 weeks.
• No work permit required for some nationalities; if needed, usually issued for 1 year. • Work visas are uncommon, mostly for specialists. • Processing time: 1
• Standard work permit: 1 year, renewable. • Heavy state oversight and regulation. • Processing time: 1–2 months.
• Combined work & residence permit usually valid for 1 year, renewable for 2–3 years. • Processing time: 2–3 months, often delayed due to admin backlog.
• Work and residence permit typically valid for 2 years. • Seasonal work: up to 6 months. • Processing time: 2–3 months.
1. Albania
2. Kosovo
3. Poland
4. Croatia
5. Czech Republic
6. Bosnia and Herzegovina
7. Latvia
2. Kosovo
8. Ukraine
9. Lithuania
10. Montenegro
11. Serbia
12. Armenia
13. Belarus
14. Slovenia
15. Slovakia
