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Croatia visa for Kosovar citizens
Entry requirement
Kosovar citizens can visit Croatia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ks.mvep.hr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Croatia: visa decisions in Kosovo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,165 | 2,728 | 410 | 12.8% | 42.0% |
| 2024 | 18 | 9 | 8 | – | – |
| 2025 | 12 | 9 | 3 | – | – |
In 2025, Croatia’s embassy and consulates in Kosovo (Pristina) received 12 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9. Applications fell by 33% compared with 2024 (18).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.6% of the applications lodged in Kosovo that year. Croatia’s consulates worldwide refused 18.5%. Croatia was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in Kosovo.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kosovo, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Croatian citizens travelling to Kosovo
CroatiaKosovo Visa-free, 90 days Kosovo visa for citizens of Croatia
Travel advice for Croatia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Kosovar citizens planning a trip to Croatia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Croatia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Croatia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Croatia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kosovar citizens can stay in Croatia
Kosovar citizens may stay in Croatia for up to 90 days. Days in Croatia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Croatia and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Kosovar citizens in Croatia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Croatia’s neighbours for Kosovar citizens
Hungary, Slovenia, Montenegro and Serbia admit Kosovar citizens visa-free. Bosnia and Herzegovina requires Kosovar citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Croatian citizens travelling to Kosovo
Croatian citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kosovo and Croatia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Kosovar citizens can visit Croatia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Kosovar citizens stay in Croatia?
Kosovar citizens can stay in Croatia for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Croatian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Croatian citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Kosovar citizens enter Croatia visa-free?
Yes, Kosovar citizens can enter Croatia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.