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Kosovo visa for Iranian citizens

Visa required

Iranian citizens 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

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 Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

The nearest Kosovar missions to Tehran are in Doha, Qatar (1,154 km from Tehran), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (1,277 km) and Jerusalem, Israel (1,558 km). Kosovo sets which of its missions takes applications from Iran; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Iran

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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 Iran 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Iranian citizens can stay in Kosovo

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

How Iranian citizens apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

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

Kosovar citizens travelling to Iran

Iran issues Kosovar citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

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

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Iran?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Doha, Qatar, 1,154 km from Tehran.

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 Iran?

Iran issues Kosovar citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Iranian citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; Iranian 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.