Albania has seen a significant increase in the number of foreign nationals working in sectors with a shortage of local talent.

Most of these foreign workers are involved in sectors such as tourism, construction, and other services. According to the data, some 15-20% more foreigners have come to Albania during this period of 2025, compared to last year. While around 13 thousand foreign citizens have received regular permits. Since seasonal employment is becoming increasingly common in the region, it often does not follow clear rules and lacks proper rules on protection for workers.

Many seasonal workers face insecurity and a lack of rights, and for this reason, the countries of the region - Albania, North Macedonia, and Montenegro - have started cooperation to create a regular, safer labor market, as well as to guarantee better working conditions.

The General Director of the State Inspectorate of Labor and Social Services, Eljo Muçaj, said for Scan TV that with the new law on foreigners, employment recruitment agencies are being subjected to a detailed control filter. Meanwhile, even for Albanian nationals crossing border points, Muçaj said that they must fill out a self-declaration form.

Meanwhile, Albania has been chosen as a pilot country where, with the technical assistance of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Intelligence and Risk Analysis Matrix is ??being applied, an innovative platform developed for the State Inspectorate of Labor.

“The app MIRA has modernized labor inspection in Albania using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, data mining, and machine learning. This system collects, analyzes, and uses real-time data to improve: Inspection Quality, Risk-based Planning, and Transparent and objective decision-making. MIRA is a revolution in the way labor inspections are carried out in Albania. This system makes the process more transparent. Of the 10 thousand inspections we carry out per year, 85% of them are planned, and this planning is automated, risk-based planning. 15% are random, starting from complaints and accidents at work,'' Muçaj noted.