Kosovo
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Germany visa for Kosovar citizens
Entry requirement
Kosovar citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pristina.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Kosovo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64,965 | 56,192 | 8,642 | 13.3% | 99.9% |
| 2024 | 118 | 65 | 52 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 99 | 38 | 60 | 61.2% | 100.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Kosovo (Pristina) received 99 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 38. 61.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 44.4%: the rate rose by 16.8 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 16% compared with 2024 (118).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.6% of the applications lodged in Kosovo that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th 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
German citizens travelling to Kosovo
GermanyKosovo Visa-free, 90 days Kosovo visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kosovar citizens can stay in Germany
Kosovar citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Kosovar citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Kosovar citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Kosovar citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Kosovo
German citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kosovo and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kosovar citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Kosovar citizens stay in Germany?
Kosovar citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
German citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Kosovar citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Kosovar citizens can enter Germany without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.