The short version
- Only Albania offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
- Tax treatment differs: Albania — special tax regime; Grenada — foreign income exempt. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
| Criteria | Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) | Grenada Remote-Work Permit |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | No fixed threshold | €2,660 |
| Income basis | Salary / employment contract | Salary / employment contract |
| Initial duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | 5 years | No fixed limit |
| Path to permanent residence | Yes (better) | No |
| Path to citizenship | Via permanent residence | No |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Tax treatment | Special tax regime (12-month digital-nomad non-residence exemption (Law 25/2022, as amended; PE protection reinforced by Law 36/2023)) | Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act tax exemption (s.9) + statutory non-residence (s.10)) |
| Health insurance | Required (explicit), min. €30,000 | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Full visa period |
| Application fee | ≈ €45 (better) | ≈ €1,292 |
| Where to apply | Online, Embassy / consulate, In country | Embassy / consulate, Online |
| Processing time | 4–12 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Albania Unique Permit (Digital Nomad) →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Grenada Remote-Work Permit →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Don't forget insurance
Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.
Sources
- Government Law No. 79/2021 'On Aliens' (official English text, Albanian Ministry of Interior) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania: New Single Permit Available for Digital Nomads and Others (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania - Individual - Residence (PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries): 183-day rule and permanent home (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania - Individual - Taxes on personal income (PwC): 2025 progressive PIT brackets (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Albania: New tax incentives for 'digital nomads' (Law 25/2022 as amended; Law 36/2023) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Visa and residence permit procedures for digital nomads (DCM 413/2023 & 414/2023) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Digital Nomads Taxation in Albania (Law 25/2022 12-month exemption) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm The Albania Digital Nomad Visa (Unique Permit) - A Guide (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Albania: Government approves new law to attract 'Digital Nomads' (Law 36/2023, 12-month exemption) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Albania Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements, Costs & How to Apply (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media The Unique Permit (Digital Nomad Visa) for Albania: A 2026 Guide (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act, 2021 (Act No. 3 of 2021) - full text incl. Schedule II Fees and Schedule III duties exemptions (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.4(1)(c) and s.6(1)(c) - EC$100,000 annual foreign income requirement (application and renewal) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.3(2)(c), s.4(1)(d), s.6(1)(d) - mandatory health insurance for the permit period (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 s.9 (no income tax on foreign income) and s.10 (presumption of non-residence) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Official gazette Remote Employment Act 2021 Schedule II - application and renewal fees (US$/EC$), and s.3(3)/s.6 one-year renewable validity (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Grenada Tourism Authority - Remote Employment Act overview (confirms EC$100,000 income, 1-year validity, US$1,500 individual fee, insurance & police certificate) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media NOW Grenada - Grenada approves remote-working legislation (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Law firm Citizen Remote - Grenada Digital Nomad Visa (indicative processing time and practical application steps; tier-3, not government) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media Expat Exchange - Understanding the Health System in Grenada (public/private healthcare, General Hospital) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Media USD to EUR exchange-rate history 2026 (FX basis for EUR conversions; 0.8612 on 15 Jun 2026) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15