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Kosovo visa for citizens of the Gambia

Visa required

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Kosovo, obtained before travel.

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

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 the Gambia apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

The nearest Kosovar missions to Banjul are in Lisbon, Portugal (2,900 km from Banjul), Geneva, Switzerland (4,218 km) and Rome, Italy (4,228 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Gambia is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Kosovar citizens travelling to the Gambia

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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 the Gambia 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Gambia can stay in Kosovo

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

How citizens of the Gambia apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia

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

Kosovar citizens travelling to the Gambia

The Gambia admits Kosovar citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Kosovo?

Citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Kosovo, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in the Gambia?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in the Gambia. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 2,900 km from Banjul.

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 the Gambia?

The Gambia admits Kosovar citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of the Gambia enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; citizens of the Gambia 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.