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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Albania visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Albania without a visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. For longer stays you must obtain a long-stay (Type D) visa and/or a residence permit.

Q: Is Albania part of the Schengen Area?

No. Albania is not a Schengen or EU member. Its visa-free list mirrors the Schengen model, but time spent in Albania does not count against the Schengen 90/180 allowance, and ETIAS does not apply to Albania.

Q: Is there any fee or online application before traveling?

No. There is no entry fee, visa sticker, eVisa, or pre-arrival application. You enter directly at the border with a valid passport.

Q: What documents should I carry at the border?

A passport valid at least 3 months beyond departure, plus recommended supporting documents: return/onward ticket, hotel booking or host invitation, proof of funds (about EUR 50 per day), and travel insurance.

Q: What happens if I overstay?

Overstaying the 90/180 limit can result in fines, removal, and potential bans on future entry. Apply for the proper visa or residence permit before the limit expires.

No visa needed. Taiwan ordinary passport holders can enter Albania visa-free for tourism and short stays for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Taiwan ordinary passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to Albania for tourism and other short visits, with a maximum stay of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period. Albania's visa policy broadly mirrors the Schengen visa-exempt list but Albania is NOT a Schengen or EU member, so there is no Schengen 90/180 cross-counting with EU states and ETIAS does not apply. There is no entry fee, no visa sticker, and no pre-arrival application: travelers simply present a valid passport at the border. Passports should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure date from Albania. Border officers may ask for proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation), proof of sufficient funds (roughly EUR 50 per day is commonly cited), a return or onward ticket, and travel/medical insurance. This visa-free arrangement remains in effect as of 2026; for stays longer than 90 days a long-stay visa (Type D) and/or residence permit is required.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (no visa required for short tourist/short-stay visits)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries within the 90/180 allowance

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no entry or visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry granted at the border on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure from Albania

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your passport validity

Ensure your Taiwan ordinary passport (with national ID number) is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from Albania and has at least one blank page.

· Passport· 3-month validity

/02

Book accommodation and onward travel

Reserve a hotel or have an invitation/host address, and hold a return or onward ticket. Border officers may ask to see these as proof of a genuine short visit.

· Hotel booking· Return ticket

/03

Prepare proof of funds and insurance

Carry evidence of sufficient funds for your stay (around EUR 50 per day is commonly cited) and travel/medical insurance covering your time in Albania.

· Proof of funds· Travel insurance

/04

Travel to Albania - no visa application needed

There is no online application, eVisa, or pre-approval to complete. You enter visa-free directly at any Albanian air, land, or sea border.

· No application· Visa-free

/05

Clear immigration on arrival

Present your passport to the border officer, who stamps your entry. Confirm the entry stamp is applied so your 90-day clock is correctly recorded.

· Passport stamp· Entry

/06

Track your 90/180 stay

Do not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. For longer stays, apply for a long-stay (Type D) visa or residence permit before the limit expires to avoid fines or entry bans.

· 90/180 rule· Overstay penalties

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) -> Albania · Visa-free (no visa required for short tourist/short-stay visits)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredTaiwan ordinary passport valid 3+ months beyond departure from Albania

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedReturn or onward travel ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedConfirmed hotel booking or host invitation/address

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds (approx. EUR 50 per day)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering the stay (EUR 30,000 cover commonly cited)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalEvidence of purpose of visit (tourism itinerary)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

optional

RequiredAwareness of the 90-day-in-180 limit and overstay penalties

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisa policy of Albania - Wikipedia (compiles official Albanian government visa decisions)Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) - Visa-Exempt Entry VisitWorld - Albania Entry Requirements for Taiwanese Citizens 2026

Application link included: Visa policy of Albania - Wikipedia (compiles official Albanian government visa decisions)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist entry / visa fee0No visa or entry fee for visa-free short stays

Border crossing / immigration fee0No fee charged at the border on arrival

Travel/medical insurance (optional purchase)EUR 20-60Not a government fee; recommended coverage of about EUR 30,000 for the stay

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at the border

Immediate on arrival

No advance application required; entry is granted directly at the Albanian border after a passport check.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-free short stay

Taiwan ordinary passport holders are on Albania's visa-exempt list and may enter without any visa for tourism or short visits.

High

/02

Overstaying the 90/180 limit

Staying beyond 90 days within a 180-day period can lead to fines, removal, or future entry bans; a long-stay visa or residence permit is needed for longer stays.

Medium

/03

Insufficient passport validity

A passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond departure from Albania; falling short can lead to denied boarding or entry.

Medium

/04

No proof of accommodation or funds

Border officers may refuse entry if you cannot show a hotel booking/invitation, return ticket, or adequate funds.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Taiwan to Albania route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for Taiwan ordinary passport holders for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, with no entry fee and no eVisa. Verified Albania is non-Schengen so ETIAS does not apply. Cross-checked against Albania visa policy records and travel-reference sources.

/09 — The questions