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Kosovo visa for Burundian citizens

Visa required

Burundian citizens need a visa for Kosovo, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 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

For the tourist visa, Kosovo’s official sources give a standard fee of €40. 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 Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

Measured from Gitega, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Jerusalem, Israel (3,954 km), Doha, Qatar (3,956 km) and Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (4,076 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burundi is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Burundi

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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.

Burundian citizens planning a trip to Kosovo can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Burundian citizens can stay in Kosovo

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

How Burundian citizens apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for Burundian citizens

Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Burundi

Kosovar citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

Burundian citizens need a visa for Kosovo, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Burundi?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Jerusalem, Israel, 3,954 km from Gitega.

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 Burundi?

Kosovar citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Burundian citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; Burundian citizens need a visa for Kosovo obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.