Berisha started applying for Albanian citizenship in September 2006 along with Mërgim Mavraj, Genc Mehmeti and Alban Dragusha, this following the recommendations of Hans-Peter Briegel before he resigned from his role as the manager of the Albania national team.
In September 2006, Berisha initiated the process for Albanian citizenship along with Mërgim Mavraj, Genc Mehmeti, and Alban Dragusha, following the advice of Hans-Peter Briegel before he stepped down from his role as manager of the Albania national team.