Where can Kosovo passport holders travel?
You can visit 111 countries without applying at an embassy: 51 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival, 2 with an online eTA and 36 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
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Visa on arrival 22
eTA (online travel authorization) 2
eVisa (apply online) 36
Embassy visa required for 87 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Eswatini, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a Kosovo passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
Direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the US, a permanent residence permit from one of those countries, or an EEA or Swiss residence permit or long-stay (D) visa. A Schengen short-stay visa does not count.
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for Kosovo passports

Thailand · 15 September 2026
Thailand ended visa-free entry for 21 nationalities: apply for a Thai e-Visa

Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)
Articles for Kosovo passport holders
Kosovo passport: common questions
How many countries can Kosovo passport holders visit without a visa?
Kosovo passport holders can visit 111 countries without applying at an embassy: 51 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival, 2 with an online eTA and 36 with an eVisa. The other 87 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for Kosovo passport holders?
Kosovo passport holders can enter these 51 countries visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestinian Territory, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Vatican City.
Which countries give Kosovo passport holders a visa on arrival?
Kosovo passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 22 countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Jordan, Laos, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Mozambique, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste and Tuvalu. A fee may apply.
Where do Kosovo passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Kenya and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Bahamas, Bahrain, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Liberia, Malaysia, Mauritania, Moldova, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, São Tomé and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help Kosovo passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that Kosovo passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 7 more with a US visa, 5 more with a UK visa and 6 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can Kosovo passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that Kosovo passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 8 more with a US green card, 3 more with a UK residence permit and 3 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do Kosovo passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this Kosovo passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.

























































