Places in Kosovo

Kosovo Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No No
British Yes No No
Canadian Yes No No
EU See below No No
USA Yes No No

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Kosovo is not a member of the European Union or the Schengen Area, but it enjoys visa-free travel arrangements with many countries and maintains open land borders with Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries can enter Kosovo with a valid passport or national ID card for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Non-EU nationals: Travellers must hold a valid passport issued within the past ten years. You may also be asked to show proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds.

The border crossings between Serbia and Kosovo are not recognised by Serbian authorities as official international borders. Travellers entering Kosovo directly from Serbia may return to Serbia without issue, but entry from Kosovo into Serbia is not permitted unless you hold a valid Serbian entry stamp obtained at an official Serbian border crossing or airport. Travellers without this stamp are likely to be refused entry. It is advisable to enter Serbia via a third country. Some visitors have reported Serbian border guards cancelling or objecting to Kosovo entry stamps. Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo may occasionally affect crossings.

Passport note

Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.

Visas

EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Kosovo for stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Non-EU nationals: Kosovo's visa policy closely follows the European Union's rules. Nationals of countries that can visit the Schengen Area visa-free may also enter Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Types and cost

Visa fees vary by nationality and visa type. Travellers should check with the nearest Kosovo embassy or consulate for the current applicable fee. Certain categories, such as students, researchers, and official delegations, may be exempt from fees.

Validity

Short-stay visas allow a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Long-stay (D) visas are issued for residence, study, or work purposes and are typically valid for one year.

Application to

Visa applications must be submitted in person at the nearest Kosovo embassy or consulate. Applications are processed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Department for Citizenship, Asylum and Migration).

Working days

Visa processing usually takes 10–15 working days but may take longer depending on nationality and documentation.

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in London
Telephone: 020 7659 6140 Website: http://www.kosovoembassy.org.uk/ Opening times: Mon-Fri 0930-1700.
Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in the United States
Telephone: (202) 380 3581. Website: http://ambasada-ks.net/us/ Opening times: Mon-Fri: 0900-1700

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.