ALBANIA Work Permit, E-Visa & Residence Support
Job Description
ALBANIA Work Permit, E-Visa & Residence Support.
HoReCa | Hospitality | Service | Industry | Construction | Technical Positions
We offer employer-backed employment opportunities in Albania for candidates in HoReCa, hospitality, service, industry, construction and technical sectors.
The process includes candidate profile review, employer interviews, employment contract signing, work permit approval, e-visa procedure and Temporary Residence Card support after arrival.
1.MAIN OFFER SUMMARY
Country: Albania Sectors: HoReCa, Hospitality, Service, Industry, Construction, Technical positions Visa Type: E-visa Embassy Visit: not required Submission: employer applies through the official portal Work Permit: included in the process Residence Support: Temporary Residence Card support after arrival Processing Time: approximately 40–50 days after full submission Contract Period: 6 months or 1 year, renewable depending on the vacancy Accommodation: provided by the employer Meals: provided directly or 120 EUR food allowance Salary Payment: monthly Working Schedule: usually 6 days per week, 8–10 hours per day depending on the sector
2.ELIGIBLE NATIONALITIES
Eligible nationalities may include:
•Turkey•Azerbaijan•Kazakhstan•Uzbekistan•Thailand•Vietnam•Philippines•Indonesia•Tunisia•Morocco•India•Myanmar•Egypt•Other African countries, except Egypt under a separate pricing category
Musa Body Careers Advisory Company – Work Permit Procedure Call; 0705723191 / 0393003244
Final nationality acceptance always depends on the specific vacancy, employer confirmation, candidate profile, documents, and current migration requirements.
3.CANDIDATE PROFILE FOR EMPLOYER REVIEW
To recommend a candidate to the employer or invite the candidate for an interview, the profile should include:
•CV / Resume•Short video presentation•Work performance video•Passport copy•Contact details•Current residential address•Professional background and experience•Preferred vacancy•Minimum expected salary
For skilled or technical positions, the work performance video and qualification documents are especially important.
Incomplete or weak profiles may be rejected before the interview stage.
4.GENERAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
HoReCa / Hospitality / Service
Age: usually 20–40 years old Education: minimum Junior High School Experience: depends on the vacancy Gender: depends on the position Profile: service-oriented, physically fit, with relevant experience where required
Industry / Construction / Technical
Age: usually 25–45 years old Gender: mainly male Education: minimum Junior High School Experience: must match the selected position Qualification: certificate or diploma may be required for skilled positions
For qualified vacancies, the professional certificate must correspond to the exact job title.
For non-qualified vacancies, a diploma or general education document may be sufficient. Musa Body Careers Advisory Company – Work Permit Procedure Call; 0705723191 / 0393003244
5.INTERVIEW PROCESS
Candidates usually pass two interviews:
1.Preliminary Interview
Conducted by the employer’s recruitment team.
2.Final Interview
Conducted with the mandatory participation of the employer.
Interviews can be arranged on different days and for multiple candidates. The employer has a large recruitment team, so the interview process is usually organized quickly.
6.CONTRACT SIGNING
After successful interview approval, the candidate and the employer sign an official employment contract.
The contract confirms the main employment conditions:
•Job position•Salary•Working schedule•Contract period•Accommodation terms•Employer obligations•Candidate obligations
After the contract is signed, the employer prepares the supporting documents and starts the official submission process.
7.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM THE CANDIDATE
The candidate must provide:
•Passport with at least 18 months validity•Copies of visas and residence permits issued during the last 5 years, if applicable•Digital passport photo on white background, 36 mm × 47 mm, taken within the last 3 months•CV / Resume•Short video presentation•Work performance video•Professional qualification certificate, if required for the position•Diploma, if available
Musa Body Careers Advisory Company – Work Permit Procedure Call; 0705723191 / 0393003244
•Recommendation letter from previous employer, preferably for skilled positions•Police clearance certificate with translation•Medical certificate / fitness-to-work certificate•Completed personal information form
The personal information form should include:
•Full name•Date of birth•Age•Gender•Citizenship•Profession•Language skills•Professional competencies•Marital status•Residential address•Parents’ names•Number of dependent children under 18•Minimum expected salary
Additional documents may be requested depending on the vacancy, nationality, employer requirements, or migration procedure.
8.EMPLOYER DOCUMENT PACKAGE
After candidate approval and contract signing, the employer prepares and/or submits the required package, which may include:
•Employment contract•Invitation letter•Accommodation confirmation•Employer supporting documents•Company registration documents•Work permit application documents•E-visa application documents•Temporary Residence Card support documents•Other supporting documents required by the official portal or migration authorities
The employer uploads the required documents directly to the official system as part of the submission process.
9.WORK PERMIT & E-VISA PROCESS
The application is submitted for both the work permit and the e-visa. Musa Body Careers Advisory Company – Work Permit Procedure Call; 0705723191 / 0393003244
The standard process:
1.Candidate sends profile and documents2.Employer reviews the candidate3.Candidate passes interviews4.Employment contract is signed5.Employer prepares supporting documents6.Employer submits the application through the official portal7.Work permit is approved first8.E-visa is processed after work permit approval9.Candidate receives digital visa10.Candidate travels to Albania11.Temporary Residence Card procedure starts after arrival
The application is submitted on behalf of the employer.
10.PROCESSING TIME
Estimated processing time: 40–50 days from full submission.
The e-visa response usually takes approximately 30–45 days from the date of application submission.
Processing time may vary depending on the employer, candidate nationality, completeness of documents, migration authority workload, and official portal processing.
11.VISA FORMAT & VERIFICATION
The Albanian visa is issued in digital format as an e-visa.
The candidate does not need to visit the embassy personally or submit documents physically, unless additional requirements are introduced by the authorities.
After issuance, the e-visa is sent to the partner agency together with a unique BEI code, which allows online verification through the official Albanian e-visa system.
12.TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD AFTER ARRIVAL
After arrival in Albania, the candidate receives a temporary migration permit, usually valid for approximately 2 months.
After that, the migration service sends a notification for fingerprint submission for the Temporary Residence Card procedure.
Musa Body Careers Advisory Company – Work Permit Procedure Call; 0705723191 / 0393003244
The Temporary Residence Card is usually issued for 1 year.
TRC registration is mandatory. If the candidate refuses to complete the residence procedure after arrival, this may create legal issues with stay and employment in Albania.
13.EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
HoReCa / Hospitality / Service
Contract: 6 months or 1 year, renewable Working Days: usually 6 days per week Working Hours: usually 8–10 hours per day Minimum Workload: around 48 hours per week Accommodation: provided by the employer Meals: provided directly or 120 EUR food allowance Salary Payment: monthly Health Insurance: provided according to employer/state procedure Medical Facilities: public healthcare system in Albania Transportation: provided if required, according to the Albanian Labour Code Income Tax: covered by the employer
Industry / Construction / Technical
Contract: usually 1 year, renewable Working Days: usually 6 days per week Working Hours: usually 8 hours per day Minimum Workload: around 48 hours per week Accommodation: provided by the employer Meals: provided directly or 120 EUR food allowance Salary Payment: monthly Health Insurance: provided according to employer/state procedure Medical Facilities: public healthcare system in Albania Transportation: provided if required, according to the Albanian Labour Code Income Tax: covered by the employer
14.COST & PAYMENT TERMS
The total service fee depends on the candidate’s nationality and gender category.
Payments are linked to the process stages:
•Advance payment — paid at the start of the process•Second payment — paid after documents are ready•Visa payment — paid after visa issuance / at visa stage according to the selected category
Musa Body Careers Advisory Company – Work Permit Procedure Call; 0705723191 / 0393003244