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Kosovo visa for Mauritanian citizens

Visa required

Mauritanian 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

For the tourist visa, Kosovo’s official sources give a standard fee of €40. 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 Mauritanian citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

Measured from Nouakchott, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Lisbon, Portugal (2,385 km), Geneva, Switzerland (3,730 km) and Rome, Italy (3,781 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mauritania is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Mauritania

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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.

Before travelling from Mauritania to Kosovo, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Kosovo

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

How Mauritanian citizens apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens

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

Kosovar citizens travelling to Mauritania

Mauritania requires a visa from Kosovar citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

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

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Mauritania?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in Mauritania. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 2,385 km from Nouakchott.

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 Mauritania?

Mauritania requires a visa from Kosovar citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Mauritanian citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; Mauritanian 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.