| Passports & Citizenship | | |
| Can an unmarried woman apply for a passport in the same way as a man? | Yes | Law No. 8668 on providing passports for albanian citizens, Art. 2
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| Can a married woman apply for a passport in the same way as a man? | Yes | Law No. 8668 on providing passports for albanian citizens, Art. 2
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Either parent may confer Albanian citizenship. Can an unmarried woman confer citizenship on her children in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 19
Law on Citizenship (No. 8389), Arts 7 and 11 |
Either parent may confer Albanian citizenship. Can a married woman confer citizenship on her children in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art 19
Law on Citizenship (No. 8389), Arts 7 and 11 |
Either spouse may convey citizenship. Can a woman convey citizenship to her non-national spouse in the same way as a man? | Yes | Law on Citizenship (No. 8389), Arts 9 and 10
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| Travel & Movement | | |
The Constitution of Albania provides for freedom of movement. Can an unmarried woman travel outside the country in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 38
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The Constitution of Albania guarantees freedom of movement Can a married woman travel outside the country in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 38
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The Constitution of Albania guarantees freedom of movement Can an unmarried woman travel outside her home in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 38
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The Constitution of Albania guarantees freedom of movement. Can a married woman travel outside her home in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 38
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| Jobs and Businesses | | |
| Can an unmarried woman get a job or pursue a trade or profession in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restriction could be located
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Each spouse can freely pursue a profession and manage their own income. Can a married woman get a job or pursue a trade or profession in the same way as a man? | Yes | Family Code, Art. 63
Law on Gender Equality in Society (No. 9970) |
| Can an unmarried woman register a business in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restrictions could be located
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| Can a married woman register a business in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restrictions could be located
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| Contracts | | |
| Can an unmarried woman sign a contract in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restriction could be located
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| Can a married woman sign a contract in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restriction could be located
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| Head of Household | | |
| Can an unmarried woman be “head of household” or “head of family” in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restrictions could be located
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| Can a married woman be “head of household” or “head of family” in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restrictions could be located
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| Finances | | |
| Can an unmarried woman open a bank account in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restrictions could be located
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| Can a married woman open a bank account in the same way as a man? | Yes | No restrictions could be located
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Spouses contribute to the needs of the family in accordance with their needs and abilities. Do married couples jointly share legal responsibility for the family’s financial expenses? | Yes | Family Code, Arts 50, 54 and 73
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| Household decisions | | |
The Constitution and the Civil Code guarantee the right to decide on residence. Can an unmarried woman choose where to live in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 38
Civil Code, Arts. 12 and 13 |
Spouses choose their residence by mutual agreement. Can a married woman choose where to live in the same way as a man? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 38
Family Code, Art 55 |
| Are married women required by law to obey their husbands? | No | No such provision could be located
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| Constitutional rights | | |
| Is there a non-discrimination clause covering gender or sex in the constitution? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 18
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| Does the constitution guarantee equality before the law? | Yes | Constitution of Albania, Art. 18
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| Are either customary or personal law valid sources of law under the constitution? | No | Constitution of Albania
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| If either customary or personal law are valid sources of law, are they considered invalid if they violate constitutional provisions on nondiscrimination or equality? | N/A | |