# 🇽🇰 Kosovo — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Kosovo from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/kosovo 14 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kosovo Short-Stay Visa (Type C) – Tourism / Visit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €40 | — | 15 days | | Kosovo Air-Transit Visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1 day | €40 | — | 15 days | | Kosovo Transit Visa (Type B) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 5 days | €40 | — | 15 days | | Kosovo Short-Stay Visa (Type C) – Business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €40 | — | 15 days | - **Kosovo Short-Stay Visa (Type C) – Tourism / Visit** — Key documents: Visa application form, Travel document, Passport photograph, Proof of purpose of journey, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient means of subsistence, Travel medical insurance · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Air-Transit Visa (Type A)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Travel document, Passport photograph, Onward travel evidence · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Transit Visa (Type B)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Travel document, Passport photograph, Onward travel evidence · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Short-Stay Visa (Type C) – Business** — Key documents: Visa application form, Travel document, Passport photograph, Business documentation, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient means of subsistence, Travel medical insurance · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Education (Student) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 30 days | | Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Training | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 30 days | - **Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Education (Student)** — Key documents: Travel document, Proof of enrolment, Proof of sufficient means of living, Proof of accommodation, Non-conviction certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Study: Authorises enrolled secondary or higher education at the accredited institution. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Training** — Key documents: Travel document, Training agreement, Programme description, Proof of qualifications, Proof of sufficient means of living, Proof of accommodation, Non-conviction certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Authorises the practical training with the host; not general employment. · Study: Covers the structured training programme. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 30 days | | Kosovo Short-Term Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — | | Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Posted Worker | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 30 days | - **Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Employment** — Key documents: Travel document, Employment contract, Business registration certificate, Proof of qualifications, Proof of sufficient financial means, Non-conviction certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring business within the annual quota; the holder may perform only the work for which authorisation was issued. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may seek temporary residence for family reunification subject to conditions. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Short-Term Work Permit** — Key documents: Application request, Employment contract or confirmation, Copy of passport, Registration certificate (foreign nationals), Proof of qualifications, Proof of business registration, Administrative tax · Rights: Work: Permits short-term work (90/60/30 days within 180) for the specific employment authorised. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Posted Worker** — Key documents: Travel document, Posting / secondment documentation, Employment relationship proof, Proof of sufficient financial means, Non-conviction certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Permits the posted work for the host entity under the posting arrangement; only the authorised work may be performed. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family members may seek family-reunification residence subject to conditions. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 30 days | - **Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Family Reunification** — Key documents: Travel document, Civil-status certificate, Sponsor's identification, Proof of sufficient means of living, Proof of secured residence, Non-conviction certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Study: Family members may access education while resident. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Designed for spouses, children and dependants joining the sponsor. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Scientific Research | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 30 days | | Kosovo Temporary Residence – Humanitarian Grounds | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | 30 days | | Kosovo Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Residence Entry Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €80 | — | 15 days | | Kosovo Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | - **Kosovo Temporary Residence Permit – Scientific Research** — Key documents: Travel document, Invitation from licensed institution, Hosting / research agreement, Proof of sufficient means of living, Proof of accommodation, Non-conviction certificate, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Authorises the research activity at the hosting institution under the agreement. · Study: Permits the research programme; formal enrolment for a degree falls under the education ground. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Temporary Residence – Humanitarian Grounds** — Key documents: Identity / travel document, Proof of protection status or humanitarian circumstance · Rights: Study: Access to education is generally available to protected persons. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family unity provisions may apply depending on the protection status. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Residence Entry Visa** — Key documents: Type D visa application form, Travel document, Passport photograph, Confirmation of residence-permit eligibility, Proof of purpose of stay, Proof of sufficient means of subsistence, Health insurance · Rights: Residency: The Type D visa is the gateway to a temporary residence permit and the residence ladder. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com - **Kosovo Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Valid travel document for foreigners, Proof of qualifying residence, Proof of sufficient means of living, Health insurance, Language and integration evidence, Non-threat / security clearance · Rights: Work: Permanent residents enjoy broad access to employment and economic activity in Kosovo. · Study: Full access to education as a permanent resident. · Residency: This is the permanent residence status itself; it may support a later application for naturalisation under separate citizenship law. · Family: Family members may reside on family-reunification grounds and progress on their own residence track. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: kosovopolice.com --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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