Visa requirements for Kosovar citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Kosovo.
, Kosovar citizens had visa-free, visa on arrival or e-Visa access to 81 countries, ranking the Kosovar passport 56th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
On 18 April 2023, the European Parliament approved visa liberalisation for nationals of Kosovo with no objections.
From 1 January 2024, holders of a Kosovar passport were allowed to enter the Schengen Area, as well as Cyprus without a visa for short stays, or 90 days within a 180-day period.
Future The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, has discussed the issue of lifting visas between Qatar and Kosovo, but this has not yet been signed. , an agreement was reached to allow Kosovars enjoy visa free access to Bosnia and Herzegovina with a valid ID card. This has been ratified by Kosovo, but not yet by Bosnia due to opposition from the leaders of Republika Srpska.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements Visa requirements for holders of normal Kosovo passports travelling for tourist purposes:
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa not required if born in Afghanistan. Visa not required if born to parents who are nationals of Afghanistan. Visa not required if born to parents who are born in Afghanistan but are not nationals of the country. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days 90 days 90 days Argentina issues Travel Certificates instead of visas to nationals of Kosovo. Despite not recognising Kosovo's independence, Armenia has allowed Kosovo passports since 23 December 2024. May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.Holders of biometric passports only. 3 months 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Permanent residents and holders of multiple entry visa of the US or Canada may obtain a visa on arrival. Holders of a valid visa issued by a Schengen Member state are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 30 days , an agreement was reached to allow Kosovars enjoy visa free access to Bosnia and Herzegovina with a valid ID card. This has been ratified by Kosovo, but not yet by Bosnia due to opposition from the leaders of Republika Srpska. 14 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Pre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.Passengers with a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and issued by "Le Delegue General de la Surete" can obtain a visa on arrival International Certificate of Vaccination and current immunisation records required. Visa on arrival may obtain at Sal, Boa Vista, Sao Vicente and Santiago international airports. The visa allows you to stay for 90 days. Passport must is valid for at least another 6 months after the travel date. 45 days 7 days 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Nationals of Kosovo (Rep.) are not allowed to enter and transit. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 21 days Visa-free if holding a valid visa issued by Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, Romania, United Kingdom, United States or member states of the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Visa is issued free of charge. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Must hold an Affidavit of Identity issued by Jamaica. Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) 90 days Visitors travelling for tourist purposes must hold an authorisation to travel, issued by a travel company in Korea (Dem. People's Rep.). 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days Can be extended. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 30 days 15 Days – 30 USD 30 Days – 50 USD 90 Days – 125 USD 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Visa on arrival for holders of a visa issued by Canada, United States or member states of the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days Can be extended twice only with a fee. Visa-free if holding a valid multiple entry visa issued by Australia, Canada, Schengen, and United States. 60 days Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Nationals of Kosovo (Rep.) travelling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation and at least 1,500 USD.- or a major credit card. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 30 days 60 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. data-sort-value="1" 90 days Visa on arrival if holding an official invitation letter issued by a Senegalese Authority to participants of international events or proof of accommodation. 90 days Kosovan citizens aged 16+ may travel with a valid ID card, those under 16 require a birth certificate with a stamped photo. Kosovan passports are not valid for entry into Serbia 15 days 3 months Conditions apply 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorisation must be presented at the time of travel. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 60 days 30 days 15 days 90 days 30 days 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. e-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry. Phú Quốc Visa exemption for up to 30 days. Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.). 3 months
Territories and disputed areas Visa requirements for Kosovar citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognised countries and restricted zones:
Visitor to Visa requirement Notes (excluding departure fees) Europe 28 days Mount Athos Special permit required (4 days: 25 euro for Orthodox visitors, 35 euro for non-Orthodox visitors, 18 euro for students). There is a visitors' quota: maximum 100 Orthodox and 10 non-Orthodox per day and women are not allowed. 3 months. UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus Access Permit is required for travelling inside the zone, except Civil Use Areas. Jan Mayen Permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours. Svalbard Freedom of movement.