Kosovo
Italy
Italy visa for Kosovar citizens
Entry requirement
Italy admits Kosovar citizens without a visa for stays of 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 ambpristina.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Kosovo
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,655 | 3,358 | 294 | 8.0% | 82.6% |
| 2024 | 126 | 88 | 33 | 26.2% | 90.9% |
| 2025 | 136 | 123 | 13 | 9.6% | 89.4% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Kosovo (Pristina) received 136 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 123. 9.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 26.2%: the rate fell by 16.6 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (126).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.6% of the applications lodged in Kosovo that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Kosovo
ItalyKosovo Visa-free, 90 days Kosovo visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Kosovar citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kosovar citizens can stay in Italy
Kosovar citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Kosovar citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for Kosovar citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Kosovar citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Kosovo
Italian citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kosovo and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy admits Kosovar citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Kosovar citizens stay in Italy?
Kosovar citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Italian citizens can visit Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Kosovar citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Kosovar citizens can enter Italy 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.