Passport

Kosovo passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Kosovo passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Kosovo flag
50Visa-free
41eVisa
27Visa on arrival
75Visa required

Kosovo passport at a glance

With a Kosovo passport you can enter 50 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 77 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 41 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 75 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Kosovo

Do Kosovo passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Kosovo passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Kosovo passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1122218
Asia691221
Europe37016
North America41314
Oceania1427
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Kosovo passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 50
eVisa 41
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 75
No admission 5

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kosovo passport holders visit without a visa?

Kosovo passport holders can visit 50 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Serbia, Ecuador, Taiwan and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 77 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Kosovo passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Kosovo passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Kosovo passport holders travel with an eVisa?

41 destinations let Kosovo passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Egypt, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Kosovo passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Kosovo passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Kosovo passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Kosovo passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Kosovo passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Kosovo passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

Compare other passports from Europe

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

Connecting through a third country? Read when a layover needs a transit visa.