Все способы попасть в Косово.

The Type C short-stay visa is issued for staying in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo for a limited time, but not longer than 90 days within any 180-day period, for tourism, visiting family or friends, cultural, sporting or similar short visits. Multiple-entry C visas may be issued with validity from six months up to five years, while each stay remains capped at 90 days per 180. Holders may not carry out any gainful activity or overstay. Applications are lodged in person no more than three months before the intended visit at a Kosovo diplomatic or consular mission, with proof of purpose, accommodation, sufficient means and travel medical insurance. The visa fee is EUR 40, with exemptions for children under six and certain study-related travellers. Nationals of many states, and holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or biometric Schengen residence permit (15 days), are visa-exempt.

Государственный сбор

€40

Срок оформления

15 дней

Макс. пребывание

90 дней

Срок действия

180 дней

The Type A air-transit visa is issued by Kosovo diplomatic and consular missions to nationals of countries for which the Government of Kosovo requires it, allowing transit through the international air-transit area of an airport in the Republic of Kosovo without entering its territory. A multiple-entry air-transit visa is granted for up to six months and may be issued for one, two or more transits. Holders may not leave the airport transit zone or take up any activity in Kosovo. The visa is requested in person at a mission, with a completed form, valid travel document and onward-journey evidence. Travellers who do not pass through the air-transit area do not need this visa.

Государственный сбор

€40

Срок оформления

15 дней

Макс. пребывание

1 день

Срок действия

180 дней

The Type B transit visa permits a foreign national to transit through the territory of the Republic of Kosovo, with a permitted duration matching the time genuinely required for the transit. Multiple-entry transit (B) visas are granted for up to six months and may be issued for one, two or more transits. The visa does not authorise a general stay or any gainful activity in Kosovo. Applications are lodged in person at a Kosovo diplomatic or consular mission with proof of the onward journey. Nationals of visa-exempt states do not require this visa for short transit.

Государственный сбор

€40

Срок оформления

15 дней

Макс. пребывание

5 дней

Срок действия

180 дней

The Type C short-stay visa for business purposes covers meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade fairs and similar short business activity in the Republic of Kosovo for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Multiple-entry business C visas may be issued with validity from six months up to five years, with each stay capped at 90 days per 180. The visa permits business engagement but not local employment or any other gainful activity. Applicants lodge the request in person at a Kosovo mission with a company invitation or business documentation, accommodation proof, sufficient means and travel medical insurance. The visa fee is EUR 40.

Государственный сбор

€40

Срок оформления

15 дней

Макс. пребывание

90 дней

Срок действия

180 дней

Temporary residence for the purpose of secondary or higher education is granted to foreigners enrolled in an accredited educational or higher-education institution in the Republic of Kosovo. The permit is issued by DCAM for one year and is renewable for the duration of studies, with a decision within 30 days. Applicants submit proof of enrolment, proof of accommodation and sufficient means to cover living expenses, a non-conviction certificate and health insurance; minors in secondary education also provide parental or guardian consent. For exchange students, the running organisation must show it covers subsistence, healthcare and return expenses. The underlying entry is on a Type D visa where a visa is required.

• Study: Authorises enrolled secondary or higher education at the accredited institution.
• Residency after 5 years

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

Temporary residence for the purpose of training (training free of charge) is granted to foreigners undertaking theoretical and practical training with a host in the Republic of Kosovo. The permit is issued by DCAM for one year, with a decision within 30 days. The applicant submits a training agreement covering theoretical and practical components, a programme description setting out educational objectives and training duration, proof of education or professional qualification, proof of sufficient means and accommodation, a non-conviction certificate and health insurance. The category covers structured traineeships and practical placements hosted by a Kosovo organisation.

• Work: Authorises the practical training with the host; not general employment.
• Study: Covers the structured training programme.
• Residency after 5 years

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

Temporary residence for the purpose of employment is granted to foreigners employed by a Kosovo business within the annual employment quota, and also covers a foreigner who is the owner of the business (for whom an employment contract is not required). The permit is issued by the Department for Citizenship, Asylum and Migration (DCAM) for a period of one year and is renewable; extension must be applied for thirty days before expiry. The decision is made within 30 days of a complete application. Applicants provide an employment contract compliant with Kosovo labour law, business registration, proof of qualifications, sufficient means, a non-conviction certificate and health insurance. Employment-related work authorisation is handled with the Employment Agency. After five years of uninterrupted residence the holder may apply for permanent residence.

• 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.

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

The short-term work permit is issued by the Employment Agency of the Republic of Kosovo to foreigners who will work 90 days, 60 days or 30 days within a 180-day period, enabling foreign citizens to work in Kosovo for a short period without a full residence-based employment permit. It is used for short assignments and seasonal or temporary engagements. The employer supplies an employment contract or written confirmation of the engagement and business registration, while the foreign national obtains the registration certificate from the Directorate for Migration and Foreigners (Kosovo Police) and submits qualification evidence and the administrative tax. The permit covers only the specific work authorised.

• Work: Permits short-term work (90/60/30 days within 180) for the specific employment authorised.

Макс. пребывание

90 дней

Срок действия

180 дней

Kosovo's Law on Foreigners recognises temporary residence for the posting of workers, covering foreign employees seconded to Kosovo by a foreign employer to carry out work for a host entity. The permit is issued by DCAM for one year and is renewable, with a decision within 30 days of a complete application. As with other employment-linked permits, applicants must evidence the posting arrangement and employment relationship, sufficient means, qualifications, a non-conviction certificate and health insurance, and the relevant work authorisation is coordinated with the Employment Agency. This category sits within the broader employment framework; detailed posted-worker documentation is set by implementing rules.

• 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.

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

Temporary residence for family reunification is granted to foreign family members of a citizen of the Republic of Kosovo or of a foreigner holding a residence permit, including spouses, children and persons under adoption or guardianship. The permit is issued by DCAM for one year and is renewable, with a decision within 30 days. Applicants provide civil-status evidence (marriage, birth, adoption or guardianship certificate), the sponsor's identity document, proof that the sponsor or foreigner has sufficient means and secured accommodation meeting minimum standards, a non-conviction certificate and health insurance. Where the basis is cohabitation, three years of cohabitation (or a common child) must be proven instead of marriage. After the qualifying period the holder may progress to permanent residence; spouses of Kosovo citizens or permanent residents face a reduced three-year threshold.

• Study: Family members may access education while resident.
• Residency after 5 years
• Family: Designed for spouses, children and dependants joining the sponsor.

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

Temporary residence for the purpose of scientific research is granted to foreigners conducting research at a licensed research or higher-education institution in the Republic of Kosovo. The permit is issued by DCAM for one year and is renewable, with a decision within 30 days. In addition to the standard residence documents, the applicant submits an invitation from the licensed institution and a hosting agreement specifying the research activity or area, the obligations of the researcher and the host organisation, and the start and end dates or estimated duration of the research. Proof of sufficient means, accommodation, a non-conviction certificate and health insurance are also required.

• 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

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

Temporary residence on humanitarian grounds is granted under Kosovo's Law on Foreigners to refugees, persons under subsidiary protection, stateless persons, and victims of human trafficking or of the smuggling of migrants and foreigners who agree to cooperate with the competent authorities. The permit is issued by DCAM for one year and is renewable while the humanitarian circumstances persist, with a decision within 30 days. Documentation reflects the protection status and is set by the competent authorities; standard conditions on identity, accommodation and non-threat to public order apply where feasible. This is a protection-based status rather than a discretionary migration route.

• 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.

Срок оформления

30 дней

Макс. пребывание

365 дней

Срок действия

365 дней

The Type D long-stay visa is the entry visa for stays exceeding 90 days and is issued only after the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirms that the named applicant meets the conditions for obtaining a residence permit in the Republic of Kosovo. It is granted for a single entry and is valid for three months, during which the holder enters and then completes the temporary residence permit process at the Division for Foreigners (DCAM). Type D underpins employment, study, scientific research, family reunification and medical-care stays. The visa fee is EUR 80, with exemptions for holders of diplomatic or official passports, children under six, and pupils, students and accompanying teachers travelling for study. Applications may be lodged up to six months in advance.

• Residency: The Type D visa is the gateway to a temporary residence permit and the residence ladder.

Государственный сбор

€80

Срок оформления

15 дней

Макс. пребывание

90 дней

Срок действия

90 дней

A permanent residence permit may be granted to a foreigner who, at the time of application, holds a temporary residence permit and has five years of uninterrupted residence in the Republic of Kosovo; the threshold is reduced to three years of uninterrupted residence for those married to a Kosovo citizen or to a foreigner with permanent residence. Applicants must hold a valid travel document, demonstrate sufficient means of living and health insurance, show elementary knowledge of one of Kosovo's official languages (writing and reading) together with knowledge of culture and social regulation, and not pose a threat to state security, public order or public health. The application is submitted to DCAM, which decides within 60 days; no administrative appeal is available, but an administrative dispute may be initiated at the Basic Court.

• 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.

Срок оформления

60 дней