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Kosovo visa for citizens of Burkina Faso

Visa required

Kosovo requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Kosovo visa?

Short-stay visa (visa C) and visa-free entry for visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from the first entry, whether visa-free or on a visa; a visa may allow fewer days. Schengen visa or permit holders: 15 days.
Fee
€40
Processing time
Within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; since August 2024 any extension follows the rules of the Law on General Administrative Procedure.

All visa types for Kosovo

Kosovo’s tourist visa costs €40 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Kosovo states it: Within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; since August 2024 any extension follows the rules of the Law on General Administrative Procedure. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted from the first entry, whether visa-free or on a visa; a visa may allow fewer days. Schengen visa or permit holders: 15 days.

Where citizens of Burkina Faso apply for a visa for Kosovo

Kosovo has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Kosovar missions to Ouagadougou are in Lisbon, Portugal (3,026 km from Ouagadougou), Rome, Italy (3,557 km) and Tirana, Albania (3,831 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burkina Faso is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

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Travel advice for Kosovo

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Burkina Faso to Kosovo, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Kosovo at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 24 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kosovo (updated 23 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kosovo (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Kosovo

How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Kosovo is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Burkina Faso apply

Kosovo has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of Kosovo accredited to Burkina Faso from abroad; the official visa portal of Kosovo names the right place.

Kosovo’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso

Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso requires a visa from Kosovar citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Kosovo?

Kosovo requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Burkina Faso?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in Burkina Faso. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 3,026 km from Ouagadougou.

How much does the Kosovo tourist visa cost?

Kosovo’s official sources give a standard fee of €40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; since August 2024 any extension follows the rules of the Law on General Administrative Procedure.

Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?

Burkina Faso requires a visa from Kosovar citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Kosovo obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.