Albanian citizenship by marriage

Albanian citizenship by marriage allows foreign individuals who are married to Albanian citizens to apply for Albanian citizenship.

How to get citizenship by marriage in Albania

Here are some details about obtaining Albanian citizenship by marriage:

1. Eligibility. You must fulfill a number of requirements, such as being legally married to an Albanian citizen and having lived in Albania for a predetermined amount of time, in order to qualify for citizenship by marriage in Albania. For the most recent information on the residency requirements, it is advised to check with the Albanian embassy or consulate.
2. Length of the union. Generally speaking, You must have legally resided in Albania for at least three consecutive years before applying for citizenship. This period of residency should be maintained continuously.
3. Applying procedure. You must submit an application and accompanying documentation to be granted citizenship by marriage in Albania. Your marriage certificate, proof of residency in Albania, evidence of linguistic ability, proof of a clean criminal record, and other pertinent documents may be among them. To be sure you have the right papers and satisfy all requirements, you must speak with the Albanian embassy or consulate.
4. Language ability. Most often, candidates seeking citizenship by marriage in Albania must show that they have a basic command of the language. This may entail passing a language test or presenting documentation of language instruction or courses taken.
5. Checks of the past. You could be needed to submit background checks as part of the application process, including giving a criminal record clearance from your native country or any other country where you have lived.

Documentation and Application

In order to seek citizenship in Albania through marriage, you will normally need to compile particular paperwork and submit an application. An overview of the documentation and application procedure is provided below:

1. A request form. Obtain the official form for citizenship by marriage in Albania.
2. Marriage license. a copy of your current marriage certificate should be included.
3. Evidence of residence. Provide evidence of your residence in Albania for the required period.
4. Language ability. You will typically need to prove that you have a fundamental understanding of Albanian.
5. A clean criminal record. Obtain a legal clearance of your criminal history from your native country and any other nations where you have lived.
6. Additional paperwork. You can be requested to submit extra paperwork, like your passport, evidence of your financial stability, medical records, or other pertinent records, depending on the criteria and circumstances.
7. Application submission. Normally, you can do this by contacting the Albanian embassy or consulate in your home country, or, if necessary, you can go directly to the Albanian Ministry of Interior.
8. Processing of applications. The authorities will examine your application and supporting paperwork to determine whether you qualify for citizenship by marriage in Albania.
9. Decision and notification. You will be informed of the result after a choice has been made on your application.

Dual Citizenship

The 2019 revision of Albania’s citizenship laws removed earlier prohibitions on dual citizenship. Dual citizenship is now permitted in Albania, allowing persons to possess both Albanian and foreign citizenship.