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Kosovo visa requirements by passport

Holders of 109 passports can enter Kosovo without applying at an embassy: 109 visa-free. The other 89 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

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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Daily cost (estimate)
~$70 per day
Best weather
Jun, Jul, Aug
Main airport
PRN
US travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Kosovo, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that Kosovo accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Kosovo with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • Schengen visa or Schengen/EU residence permitgives Visa free · 15d

    Passports: All passports

    Valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or biometric Schengen residence permit; up to 15 days.

    Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo

Entry rules for Kosovo by passport

Visa free109 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 89 passports

Kosovo entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Kosovo without a visa?

Holders of 109 passports can enter Kosovo visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, São Tomé and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Kosovo?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid Schengen visa or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 15 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Kosovo entry rules?

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 Kosovo's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.