Kosovo
All Visa Pathways(22 visas)
KosovoLong-Stay Employment Visa (Viza D - Punësim)
Type D visa for foreigners employed by Kosovo-based businesses, valid for stays exceeding 90 days, paired with a work permit.
KosovoLong-Stay Scientific Research Visa (Viza D - Hulumtim Shkencor)
Type D visa for academics, researchers, and scientists conducting work at certified research centers in Kosovo.
KosovoPRP — Permanent Residence Permit (Leja e Qëndrimit të Përhershëm)
Indefinite residence permit granted after five continuous years of legal temporary residence in Kosovo, requiring language proficiency and financial means.
KosovoTRP-Family — Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa (Viza D - Bashkim Familjar)
Type D visa for relatives of Kosovar citizens or residents to join their family members for stays exceeding 90 days.
KosovoTemporary Residence Permit for Education (Leja e Qëndrimit - Arsim)
One-year renewable residence permit for foreigners enrolled in secondary or higher education programs in Kosovo.
KosovoTemporary Residence Permit for Employment (Leja e Qëndrimit të Përkohshëm - Punësim)
One-year renewable residence permit for foreigners employed in Kosovo, issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
KosovoTemporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Leja e Qëndrimit - Bashkim Familjar)
One-year renewable residence permit for family members of legal residents in Kosovo, available after the sponsor has resided legally for two years.
KosovoTemporary Residence Permit for Humanitarian Reasons (Leja e Qëndrimit - Arsye Humanitare)
One-year renewable residence permit granted on humanitarian grounds, including for refugees and victims of trafficking.
KosovoTemporary Residence Permit for Posted Workers (Leja e Qëndrimit - Punëtor i Dërguar)
One-year renewable residence permit for employees posted to Kosovo by a foreign employer for cross-border service provision.
KosovoTemporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research (Leja e Qëndrimit - Hulumtim Shkencor)
One-year renewable residence permit for foreign researchers and scientists working at certified research institutions in Kosovo.
KosovoType A — Work Permit Type A (Leja e Punës Tipi A)
General employment work permit for foreign workers in Kosovo, issued for positions lasting six months or more.
KosovoType B — Land Transit Visa (Viza e transitit tokësor, Type B)
Permits a foreigner to enter and transit through Kosovo's territory by land, with exit required within four hours of entry.
KosovoType C — Short-Stay Tourism Visa (Viza C - Turizëm)
Type C visa for tourists visiting Kosovo for sightseeing purposes, valid for up to 90 days within 180 days.
KosovoType C: Short-Stay Business Visa
Business meetings, conferences, or short-term professional activities.
KosovoType C: Short-Stay Cultural, Sports, or Conference Visa
Participation in cultural events, sports competitions, or conferences.
KosovoType D — Work Permit Type D - Self-Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi D)
Self-employment permit for foreign entrepreneurs with activity restricted to a specific geographic area, valid for one year and renewable.
KosovoType D: Long-Stay Medical Treatment Visa
Long-term medical care exceeding 90 days.
KosovoType D: Long-Stay Seasonal Employment Visa
Seasonal work (e.g., agriculture, tourism, hospitality).
KosovoType E — Work Permit Type E - Extended Self-Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi E)
Unrestricted self-employment permit for foreigners who have held a Type D permit for three years, valid for up to five years without geographic limitations.
KosovoType F — Work Permit Type F - Student Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi F)
Work permit allowing foreign students enrolled in Kosovo to work part-time during the academic term and full-time during semester breaks.
KosovoType G — Work Permit Type G - Investor (Leja e Punës Tipi G)
Investor work permit for foreigners who invest in Kosovo and employ at least two Kosovo citizens per foreign employee, valid for one year.
KosovoType H — Work Permit Type H - Extended Investor (Leja e Punës Tipi H)
Extended investor work permit for foreigners who have held a Type G permit for three years, valid for up to five years.