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Kosovo visa for Moldovan citizens
Entry requirement
Kosovo requires Moldovan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kosovo visa guide
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.
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 Moldovan citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo
Kosovo has no embassy or consulate in Moldova on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 649 km
- Consulate General of Kosovo in Istanbul662 km
Valikonağı Caddesi 74, 34365 Istanbul
- Embassy of Kosovo in Budapest742 km
Nádor utca 36, 1051 Budapest
Measured from Chișinău, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Sofia, Bulgaria (649 km), Istanbul, Turkey (662 km) and Budapest, Hungary (742 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Moldova is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kosovar citizens travelling to Moldova
KosovoMoldova e-Visa Moldova visa for citizens of Kosovo
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 Moldova 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 Moldovan citizens can stay in Kosovo
How long Moldovan citizens may stay in Kosovo is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Moldovan citizens apply
Kosovo has no embassy or career consulate in Moldova. Moldovan citizens apply through a mission of Kosovo accredited to Moldova from abroad; the official visa portal of Kosovo names the right place.
Kosovo’s neighbours for Moldovan citizens
Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro admit Moldovan citizens visa-free.
Kosovar citizens travelling to Moldova
Kosovar citizens need an e-Visa for Moldova, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Kosovo requires Moldovan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Moldova?
No. Kosovo has no embassy in Moldova. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Sofia, Bulgaria, 649 km from Chișinău.
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 Moldova?
Kosovar citizens need an e-Visa for Moldova, applied for online before travel.
Can Moldovan citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?
No; Moldovan 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.