Albania Golden Visa 2025: Europe’s Fastest Property Passport

Why Savvy Investors Are Choosing Tirana Over Athens

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€100k | 60 Days | 0% Tax”

The 2025 Golden Visa Shift

“As Greece slams the door (€800k min. by 2025), Albania kicks it wide open.”
Why now? EU pressure forced Portugal/Spain to end “visa-for-property” schemes. Albania’s new program fills the gap:

• Minimum Investment: €100k (vs. Greece’s €500k-€800k)
• Speed: 60-day approval (Greece: 8-12 months)
• Tax Perk: 0% on foreign income for 10 years

Albania vs. Greece: Golden Visa Smackdown

*Greece’s new tiered system: €800k for Athens/Mykonos, €500k for rural zones.

Albania’s 2025 Program: Step-by-Step

1. ✅ Find Property (Days 1-15)
   • Hotspots: Tirana (€1,200/m²), Durrës coast (€900/m²)
   • Tip: Use Properly.al (govt-vetted platform)
2. 📝 Apply Online (Days 16-30)
   • Docs: Passport, clean criminal record, proof of funds
   • No in-person interviews!
3. 🛂 Receive Biometric Visa (Days 31-60)
   • Renewable every 5 years
4. 🏠 Rent/Build (Day 61+)
   • Rentals count toward investment (unlike Greece)

Tax Superpower: The 0% Advantage

Albania’s 2025 Tax Breaks:

• Double Tax Treaties: Avoid dual taxation with 43 countries
• 0% tax on foreign-sourced income (pensions, dividends, remote work)
• 15% corporate tax (lowest in Balkans)

*”Save €37k/year vs. Greece on a €100k pension.”*
— Global Wealth Review

The Risks: 3 Key Considerations

⚠️ Schengen Limitation:

• Visa allows 90/180 days in EU (full Schengen expected 2027)
  ⚠️ Title Deed Checks:
• Use govt-certified lawyers (avoid communist-era disputes)
  ⚠️ Residency Requirement:
• 183 days/year in Albania

Smart Investor Playbook

1. Target Emerging Zones:
   • Coastal Sarandë (pre-2026 price surge)
2. Leverage Developers:
   • Recommended: Albanian Eco Estates (free legal support)
3. Combine Visas:
   • Use Albania for tax + Greece for Schengen access