Residence permits · Property checks · Fee-only
Residence permits and property purchases for Americans, handled in English by an Albanian-licensed lawyer who takes no commission from sellers or developers.
365 days
visa-free for US citizens. Stay longer and you need a permit.
8–16 weeks
for a residence permit, start to card. Start early.
0% commission
from sellers, developers or agents. We work only for you.
The residence permit, from first checklist to the card in your hand.
A lawyer's check before you sign, not after.
Fifteen minutes on where you are and what you need.
Every step, every cost and the timeline, in writing.
We handle the filings and visits in Tirana; you get an update every week.
Your residence card, or a clean title in your name.
Government fees, translations and notary charges are passed through at cost.
Consultation
$150
60-minute video call. Credited toward any package.
Residence permit
$900
Per applicant. $300 for each added family member.
Property check
$900
Title, liens, permits and claims, with a written report in English.
Buyer representation
$2,500
Search to signing, for purchases up to €500,000.
I'm Endrit Shashaj, an attorney licensed with the Albanian Bar since 2014, with a law degree from Sapienza University of Rome and certification as a mediator.
I've spent 14+ years in legal, compliance and commercial real estate work, and I run 13 short-term rentals in Tirana and on the Albanian coast. I'm based in Pennsylvania and work in Tirana through a trusted local network, so I know both sides of the move.
Yes. Foreigners can own apartments, houses and most urban property. Agricultural land is restricted.
US citizens can stay up to 365 days. After that you need a residence permit, or you must leave for 90 days before coming back.
Most of the work happens remotely. You attend your biometrics appointment in person, and you can sign a purchase through a power of attorney.
No. We advise on Albanian law and introduce you to a cross-border tax adviser for your US side.
Tell us where you are in your move. We reply within one business day.