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I used CitizenRemote hoping that an agency and attorney would simplify and speed up my Albania Visa and Unique Permit application process. Unfortunately, I’m disappointed with my experience. The process started in April, when I submitted all my documents to the attorney and paid full, but the application was not submitted to immigration until July 8. The application number was RPA-79-000116601ID. It was eventually rejected in August, and I discovered the rejection myself by checking the immigration website. I was not proactively informed. The stated reason was that I did not sufficiently justify the purpose of my visit and did not demonstrate that I would leave Albania within the visa’s validity period. This is strange to me because I had clearly communicated that my intention was to apply for the Unique Permit and residency, meaning I intended to stay in Albania long term. I understand that CitizenRemote cannot guarantee a visa approval. My disappointment is mainly with the lengthy process, communication, and handling of my application.

I wrote a 5-star review for Citizen Remote one year ago right after we had our initial 30-minute conversation. The lawyer was brilliant. And we moved on to Citizen Remote to secure our digital nomad visa. However, due to many technical glitches on their platform, such as emails and documents lost, our lawyer was not kept current on our status and our needs. One of the owners acknowledged technical glitches with the platform. We had to completely redo our application due to the Citizen Remote platform. We decided to stop working with them and hired a lawyer and paid more. It is unfortunate that Citizen Remote does not prioritize investing in their tech infrastructure to make their platform stable. Especially since it has confidential information of ours, such as banking information. I would seek out a different company.

My ordeal with CitizenRemote.com began in August 2022, when I embarked on the journey to secure a Digital Nomad Visa for Greece through their services. Little did I know, this decision would lead me into a quagmire of frustration and trouble, particularly with immigration authorities, due to inadequate initial paperwork provided by CitizenRemote. Two years into the process, I am still without the promised Visa or Residence Permit. The constant reassurances and explanations about delays due to high demand and staffing shortages at the Ministry of Migration, while understandable, have not translated into any tangible progress on my application. The lack of definitive timelines and concrete updates has left me in a precarious position, both personally and professionally. The situation took a turn for the worse when the initial documents supplied by CitizenRemote led to a troubling encounter with immigration authorities. This incident not only heightened my anxiety but also cast doubt on the reliability and competence of CitizenRemote's services. Despite these challenges, my repeated requests for a refund, as per the policy outlined at the beginning of this engagement, have been met with silence and inaction. This lack of responsiveness and accountability is alarming and has eroded my trust in CitizenRemote.com. I share my story as a warning to others contemplating the use of CitizenRemote's services for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa, especially for Greece. The potential risks and uncertainties involved, coupled with my own negative experiences, suggest that entrusting your immigration process to CitizenRemote.com could lead to more complications than solutions. Please proceed with utmost caution and consider other avenues that might offer more reliable and transparent services.