Immigration & Removal · Albania
Find a deportation lawyer in Albania who knows how removal decisions are challenged
A removal or entry-ban decision in Albania is an administrative act, and it is contested through the administrative courts. Tell us what happened and we introduce you to a lawyer who handles immigration and removal cases in Albania — you then decide whether to instruct them.
- Lawyers qualified and registered in Albania under Law no. 55/2018
- Experience with administrative court procedure, seated in Tirana
- Free matching with no obligation to instruct
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Your situation
Removal from Albania is a legal decision — and legal decisions can be challenged
An order removing you from Albania, or a decision refusing you entry, is an act of a public authority, and Albanian law lets such acts be tested before the courts. The person you instruct must be a lawyer registered with the National Chamber of Advocacy and able to act before the administrative courts, which hear disputes with state bodies. We are not a law firm and we do not give advice ourselves: we read your situation, then match you with a deportation lawyer in Albania whose practice covers removal, entry bans and residence matters. You agree the fee directly with the lawyer and pay nothing to us for the introduction. Describe your case in a few minutes and we will look for the right specialist.
Albania in practice
How immigration and removal cases work in the Albanian system
Albania follows the continental civil law tradition and is a member of the Council of Europe, so the European Convention on Human Rights forms part of the framework within which administrative decisions are reviewed. Disputes with public authorities go before the administrative courts, and the rules on who may represent you, what it costs and when aid is available are set out in Albanian legislation.
The administrative courts hear disputes with state bodies
Under Law no. 98/2016 on the organisation of judicial power, the Administrative Court of First Instance and the Administrative Court of Appeal are both seated in Tirana and deal with administrative litigation across the country. The High Court, also in Tirana, then reviews matters of general and specialised jurisdiction in its chambers. A removal or entry-ban dispute therefore starts in a defined administrative track rather than in a general civil court.
Who is allowed to represent you
The legal profession in Albania is regulated by Law no. 55 of 23.7.2018. A lawyer must hold the integrated university law degree, complete a one-year internship, pass the bar qualification examination and be registered with the National Chamber of Advocacy, whose membership is compulsory in order to practise. When you check a lawyer’s credentials, this registration is the reference point.
Representation and powers of attorney
Under the Code of Civil Procedure, parties may defend themselves personally unless the law requires mandatory representation, and are otherwise free to be represented by a lawyer. A power of attorney authorising someone to act before the courts must, as a rule, be made by notarial act under Article 72 of the Civil Code — an administrative step you should plan for early.
State-guaranteed legal aid
Law no. 111/2017 created a state-guaranteed legal aid system covering both primary aid (information, advice and assistance outside court) and secondary aid (representation by a lawyer in court), together with exemption from court fees and enforcement costs. It is administered by the Free Legal Aid Directorate of the Ministry of Justice and is available to persons with limited means and to defined vulnerable groups.
What proceedings cost
Judicial tariffs are governed by Law no. 98/2017. A court fee is payable to start civil and administrative proceedings and is calculated on the value of the case, subject to minimum and maximum amounts that differ by instance; criminal proceedings are generally not subject to a fee to begin. Private lawyers’ fees are freely agreed in writing — Albania has no binding official tariff for private legal services.
Court staffing after the 2016 justice reform
The 2016 constitutional reform created the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council and launched a transitional re-evaluation (‘vetting’) of all sitting judges and prosecutors, conducted by an Independent Qualification Commission with a Special Appeal Chamber. Significant numbers of magistrates were dismissed, which has affected court staffing and case-processing times — a practical factor in planning any court challenge.
Country information on this page is drawn from official Albanian sources and from the Council of Europe’s CEPEJ country profile for Albania, consulted in 2026.
Common problems
What usually makes a removal case harder than it needs to be
Most difficulties we hear about are practical rather than legal: people learn about the decision too late, cannot read it, or instruct someone who does not work in the right forum.
You cannot see the deadline
Time limits in Albanian proceedings run from notification, and once they pass, the decision becomes far harder to attack. A lawyer can read the decision and tell you which window applies to your situation.
The decision is written in Albanian
The reasoning, the legal grounds and the stated appeal route are all in Albanian. A lawyer working in the system can explain what the authority actually relied on and what it means for you.
You are unsure which court is competent
Administrative disputes in Albania have their own track, with the Administrative Court of First Instance and the Administrative Court of Appeal both seated in Tirana. Filing in the wrong place costs time you may not have.
What you get
Why a matched Albanian lawyer changes the picture
The value of the matching is precision: someone qualified in Albania, working before the right forum, on the specific problem you have.
Qualified in Albania
Every lawyer we introduce is admitted in Albania and registered with the National Chamber of Advocacy, as required by Law no. 55/2018 for practising the profession there.
In the right forum
Your case is handled before the administrative courts that hear disputes with state authorities, with the High Court available for review of matters of general and specialised jurisdiction.
Legal aid may be open to you
If your means are limited, the state-guaranteed legal aid scheme under Law no. 111/2017 can provide advice, court representation and exemption from court fees and enforcement costs.
Clarity on money
Private fees in Albania are agreed in writing between lawyer and client, with no binding official tariff. Judicial tariffs are set separately under Law no. 98/2017 and depend on the value and instance of the case.
Coverage
Other European countries on the platform
The same free matching works for clients in other jurisdictions, whether you are in the country concerned or dealing with a case from abroad.
Questions
Deportation and removal in Albania: what clients ask
How do I find a deportation lawyer in Albania?
Tell us briefly what happened and when you were notified. We then match you with a deportation lawyer in Albania whose practice covers removal, entry bans and residence matters. You can verify any lawyer’s registration with the National Chamber of Advocacy before deciding whether to instruct them.
Which courts decide these cases in Albania?
Disputes with state authorities go before the administrative courts. Under Law no. 98/2016, the Administrative Court of First Instance and the Administrative Court of Appeal are both seated in Tirana and cover the whole territory, while the High Court in Tirana reviews matters of general and specialised jurisdiction.
Can I get free legal help if I cannot afford a lawyer in Albania?
Possibly. Law no. 111/2017 sets up state-guaranteed legal aid covering primary aid (advice and assistance outside court) and secondary aid (representation by a lawyer in court), plus exemption from court fees and enforcement costs. It is administered by the Free Legal Aid Directorate and is available to persons with limited means and to certain vulnerable groups.
Do I need a notarised power of attorney to be represented?
As a rule, yes. Under Article 72 of the Albanian Civil Code, a power of attorney authorising a representative to act before the courts and other state institutions must generally be made by notarial act. Your lawyer will tell you when the document is needed and how to arrange it.
How much will the proceedings cost?
Private legal fees in Albania are freely agreed in writing between lawyer and client, with no binding official tariff for private services. Separately, judicial tariffs under Law no. 98/2017 are payable to start civil and administrative cases and depend on the value of the case and the instance. The losing party may be ordered to reimburse the successful party’s procedural costs.
Does the 2016 justice reform affect how long a case takes?
It can. The reform introduced a re-evaluation of all sitting judges and prosecutors, and significant numbers of magistrates were dismissed, which has affected court staffing and case-processing times. A lawyer working regularly before the administrative courts can give you a realistic view of how the timetable is likely to run.
Next step
Describe your case and get matched with an Albanian lawyer
Give us the essentials — when you were notified, what the decision says and what you want to achieve. We will identify lawyers in Albania who handle this kind of matter and put you in contact, free of charge and with no obligation to proceed.