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Who needs a visa for Kosovo?

Entry rules for Kosovo by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 108 countries and territories can visit Kosovo without a visa. Everyone else, 90 nationalities, needs a visa; some have another route with a residence permit or another visa, shown below.

Visa-free
108
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
90

About 6.2 bn people (76% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Kosovo: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of KosovoReport a change

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Kosovo entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days in 6 months38Germany, France, Italy, SpainMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo
Visa-freeNot stated69United States, Brazil, Mexico, JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo
Visa-free, with conditionsNot stated1TaiwanMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo
Visa requiredAs granted90India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo

Visa-free for 90 days in 6 months: Germany, France, Italy and 35 more

38 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in 6 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked Citizens of: EU Member States, Schengen Area Member States, Holy See, Principality of Andorra, Principality of Monaco, Republic of San Marino, Republic of Albania, Montenegro, and Republic of Serbia are allowed entry , transit and stay of up to 90 days for a period of six (6) months, with a valid biometric ID card.

Visa-free: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 66 more

69 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked LISTA E SHTETEVE QË NUK KANË NEVOJË PËR VIZAIn English: List of states that do not need visas

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked Holders of valid travel documents issued by the administrations of specific regions of the People’s Republic of China: Hong Kong and Macao, are exempted from the need to obtain a visa.

Visa-free with conditions: Taiwan

1 nationality

Notify a Kosovo embassy or consulate at least 2 weeks before travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked Holders of travel documents issued by Taiwan are exempted from the need to apply for a visa provided that they notify the diplomatic or consular mission of the Republic of Kosovo in advance, at least 2 weeks in advance.

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 87 more

90 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Kosovo, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked If you are not a citizen of one of the countries listed above or do not belong to one of the Special Categories then you must apply for a Kosovo visa if you wish to visit or transit through the territory of the Republic of Kosovo.

Or, for all of them: visa-free with a valid biometric Schengen residence permit or a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. Stay: 15 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked Citizens of countries to which the Republic of Kosovo applies a visa regime but who have a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen Area countries, as well as holders of a valid multi-entry Schengen visa are exempted from the need to obtain Kosovo visa

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Kosovo, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Kosovo?

It depends on your passport: 108 nationalities are visa-free and 90 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Kosovo (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked 31 Oct 2026). Or visa-free with a valid biometric Schengen residence permit or a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa. Stay: 15 days.

Do US citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Kosovo visa-free (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo (embassies portal), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Visas for foreign nationals (Kosovo embassies portal, MFA)ambasadat.net · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Vizat për shtetasit e huaj (Albanian version, same list)ambasadat.net · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of Kosovomfa-ks.net · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo. No change since.

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