Get Your Albania Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply

Q: Can I get Albanian citizenship through my parents?

Yes. If you were born abroad to at least one Albanian parent, you can apply for citizenship by descent by registering your birth with an Albanian authority.

Q: Can I become a citizen through marriage?

Yes. After 3 years of marriage to an Albanian citizen, you may apply for citizenship without fulfilling the full residency requirement.

Q: How long does naturalization take?

You must reside in Albania for 5 years, speak Albanian, and prove stable income and housing. The process typically takes several months to a year.

Q: Will I owe taxes in both countries?

Albania taxes residents on worldwide income. Non-residents are usually taxed only on income earned within Albania. Consult a tax advisor for your situation.

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Eligibility Overview

By Birth: Citizenship is granted if at least one parent is an Albanian citizen at the time of the child’s birth.
By Descent: Individuals born abroad to at least one Albanian parent may apply for citizenship by descent. Registration with an Albanian consulate is required.
By Marriage: Foreigners married to an Albanian citizen for at least 3 years may apply for citizenship without meeting the full residency requirement.
By Naturalization: Foreigners who have lived legally in Albania for 5 years, know the Albanian language, and have stable income and housing may apply.
Dual Citizenship Allowed: Albania fully allows dual citizenship. You do not need to give up your current nationality

Step-by-Step Process

Confirm your eligibility path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
Submit your application to the Albanian Ministry of Interior or nearest consulate.
Provide required documents proving descent, marriage, or residence.
Undergo background checks and language evaluation if required.
Receive a presidential decree confirming Albanian citizenship.

Benefits of Vietnamese Citizenship

Live, work, and study freely in Albania
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 110 countries
Pass citizenship to your children
Own property in Albania without restrictions
Dual citizenship is fully recognized under Albanian law

Frequently asked questions.

Does Albania allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Albania permits dual citizenship without requiring renunciation of your original nationality.

Can I get Albanian citizenship through my parents?

Yes. Citizenship by descent is available to those born abroad to at least one Albanian parent. You’ll need to register your birth with an Albanian authority.

Can I become a citizen through marriage?

Yes. If you have been married to an Albanian citizen for at least 3 years, you may apply for citizenship without fulfilling the standard residency period.

How long does naturalization take?

Naturalization requires 5 years of legal residence, knowledge of Albanian, and proof of stable income and housing. Processing time varies but typically takes several months to a year.

Will I owe taxes in both countries?

Albania taxes residents on worldwide income. If you are not living in Albania, you are generally taxed only on income earned within the country. Consult a tax advisor for details based on your residency status.