Real estate investment in Albania

The sale of real estate to foreigners in Albania is not restricted: you can buy, lease and sell housing or commercial real estate.

The most expensive property in Albania is in the capital, Tirana.

€1,171

Average price per 1 m²

Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Albania

€500,000

Apartment in the centre of Tirana

€200,000

Apartment in Tirana, within a 10-minute drive from the city centre

€100,000

Apartment in Durres

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Elena Kozyreva
Elena Kozyreva

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Albania residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Buyers of properties of any value with an area more than 20 m² can get an Albania residence permit.

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Taxes and associated costs

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The selections include only verified real estate projects from reliable developers. Purchasing these properties may bring you a residence permit or even citizenship.

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Investments
Status
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Malta11 objects

€690,000+

Citizenship

1 or 3 years

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€690,000+Citizenship1 or 3 years
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Grenada20 objects

$150,000

Citizenship

6+ months

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$150,000Citizenship6+ months
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United Arab Emirates75 objects

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain47 objects

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal75 objects

€820+

Residence permit

4+ months

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€820+Residence permit4+ months
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Real estate investment in Denmark

Denmark limits real estate sales to foreigners: one must have a residence permit and live in the country for at least five years to buy...

€4,008

Average price per 1 m²

1,5%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Croatia

To purchase a property in Croatia, one must get approval from the Minister of Justice. Foreigners can rent out real estate only through...

€2,436

Average price per 1 m²

2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Belgium

Selling real estate to foreigners in Belgium is not limited: you can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.

€3,047

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Switzerland

The sale of real estate to foreigners without a residence permit is restricted in Switzerland: permission to purchase is required....

€10,624

Average price per 1 m²

1,1%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in Slovenia

Selling real estate to non-EU citizens is prohibited in Slovenia. A legal entity can buy real estate if it’s a Slovenian company.

€2,809

Average price per 1 m²

2,2%

Average price growth per quarter

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Real estate investment in San Marino

The sale of real estate to foreigners is not limited in San Marino: one can buy, lease and sell housing and commercial properties.

€2,669

Average price per 1 m²

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Igor Buglo

Igor Buglo

Head of the Maltese office, MBA

Updated:
April 13, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Albania?

    Yes, the sale of real estate to foreigners is not limited: they have the right to buy property both in Tirana, the capital and in any other city in Albania. Objects can be bought and sold, as well as rented out.

  • Is Albania an excellent place to buy a property?

    Yes. Albania is a beautiful country that attracts tourists and residents with its pristine Adriatic Sea beaches and close proximity to the major European cities. By purchasing real estate in Albania, foreigners can:

  • Is real estate cheap or expensive in Albania?

    The cost of Albanian real estate depends on the type and location of the property. The highest real estate prices are in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The average cost of 1 m² of housing is €1,171.

  • How can I buy a flat in Albania?

    If you are a foreigner, you can freely contact any international real estate agency that sells Albanian property and choose a flat either in Tirana, the capital city, or any other part of the country.