
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian citizens have been given the opportunity to stay in Albania without a special residence permit.
The decision, initially made in 2022 when the war began, was set for a 1-year period, which has now been extended to 4 years.
DECISION:
AN AMENDMENT TO DECISION NO.169, DATED 18.3.2022, OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS, “ON DETERMINING THE TERM OF ENTRY AND RESIDENCE OF CITIZENS OF UKRAINE IN THE REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA”, AMENDED
In accordance with Article 100 of the Constitution and point 2, Article 29, of Law No. 79/2021, “On Foreigners”, upon the proposal of the Minister of Interior and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Council of Ministers
DECIDED:
1. In point 1, of decision no. 169, dated 18.3.2022, of the Council of Ministers, “On determining the term of entry and stay of citizens of Ukraine in the Republic of Albania”, as amended, the phrase “… 3 (three) years …” is replaced by “… 4 (four) years …”.
2. The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs are responsible for the implementation of this decision.
This decision enters into force upon publication in the "Official Gazette".