A foreign citizen who intends to stay and exercise economic activity in the territory of the Republic of Albania is obliged to obtain a residence permit and, in this case, a work permit. In the country with the legal framework in force, all Albanians need to apply for them, which is the right to carry out work activity in a single document. The procedure in the manner of protection through the Albanian platform is the same as in the implementation of employment actions and migration issues.

For work purposes, the law provides for the provision of a permit (residence permit and work permit in a single document) according to different categories of documents:

i. single permit as an employee;

ii. single permit for seasonal employment;

iii. single permit for intra-company transfer;

iv. single permit as a cross-border worker;

v. single permit for vocational training;

vi. single permit for athletes;

vii. single permit for voluntary service;

viii. unique permit for highly qualified players;

ix. unique permit for self-employed persons;

x. unique permit for digital workers;

xi. unique permit for investors;

xii. unique permit for contracting services;

xiii. unique permit for a single category.

The request for a unique permit to stay for a foreigner can be made by the foreigner himself, with legal residence in the Republic of Albania.