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Kosovo visa for citizens of DR Congo

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Kosovo.

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 citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

Measured from Kinshasa, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Jerusalem, Israel (4,534 km), Tirana, Albania (5,097 km) and Doha, Qatar (5,112 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of DR Congo is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Kosovar citizens travelling to DR Congo

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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.

Citizens of DR Congo 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Kosovo

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

How citizens of DR Congo apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

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

Kosovar citizens travelling to DR Congo

Kosovar citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Kosovo?

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to Kosovo.

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in DR Congo?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Jerusalem, Israel, 4,534 km from Kinshasa.

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 DR Congo?

Kosovar citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.