KosovoIreland

Ireland visa for Kosovar citizens

Visa required

Ireland requires Kosovar citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Kosovar citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

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

Measured from Pristina, Irish embassies and consulates are closest in Sofia, Bulgaria (177 km), Bucharest, Romania (443 km) and Zagreb, Croatia (540 km). Ireland sets which of its missions takes applications from Kosovo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Irish citizens travelling to Kosovo

IrelandKosovo Visa-free, 90 days Kosovo visa for citizens of Ireland

Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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.

Before travelling from Kosovo to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Kosovar citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Kosovar citizens apply

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

Ireland’s neighbours for Kosovar citizens

The United Kingdom requires Kosovar citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Kosovo

Irish citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland requires Kosovar citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Kosovo?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Kosovo. The nearest Irish embassy is in Sofia, Bulgaria, 177 km from Pristina.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

Irish citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Kosovar citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Kosovar citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.