Residence permit – pensioner (Leje qëndrimi – pensionist)
Residence permit – pensioner is a residence route in Albania (Důchod). Foreign pension with annual income ≥ ~ALL 1.2M (~EUR 12k, low confidence), accommodation, health insurance, clean record. Renewable yearly; spouse included. Fees ~ALL 4,000/person (approx).
Retirement visas and pensioner residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 11'640. You must spend about 183 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed worldwide: PIT 0/13/23%; dividends 8%; no wealth tax
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Důchod |
|---|---|
| Investice | — |
| Poplatky (rodina) | CHF 120 |
| Příjem / rok | CHF 11'640 |
| Majetek | — |
| Min. pobyt | 183 |
| TP | 5 |
| Občanství | 7 |
| Práce | no |
| Způsobilost | all |
| Daň | Residents taxed worldwide: PIT 0/13/23%; dividends 8%; no wealth tax |
| Stav k | 2026-10 |
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