Cape Verde
Kosovo
Kosovo visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Kosovo, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kosovo visa guide
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.
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 Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo
Kosovo has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Kosovo in Lisbon2,991 km
Rua Gonçalo Velho Cabral 33, 1400-188 Lisboa
- Consulate General of Kosovo in Geneva4,438 km
Rue de Lausanne 63, 1202 Genève
- Embassy of Kosovo in Paris4,447 km
7 rue Monceau, 75008 Paris
Measured from Praia, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Lisbon, Portugal (2,991 km), Geneva, Switzerland (4,438 km) and Paris, France (4,447 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kosovar citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
For a trip from Cape Verde to Kosovo, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Kosovo
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Kosovo is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Kosovo has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Kosovo accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of Kosovo names the right place.
Kosovo’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kosovar citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Kosovar citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Kosovo, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Cape Verde?
No. Kosovo has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 2,991 km from Praia.
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 Cape Verde?
Kosovar citizens receive their visa for Cape Verde at the border.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens 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.