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Kosovo visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Kosovo requires Russian 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 Russian citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo
Kosovo has no embassy or consulate in Russia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Kosovo in Warsaw1,151 km
Koszykowa 54, 00-675 Warszawa
- 1,227 km
- Embassy of Kosovo in Budapest1,568 km
Nádor utca 36, 1051 Budapest
Measured from Moscow, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Warsaw, Poland (1,151 km), Stockholm, Sweden (1,227 km) and Budapest, Hungary (1,568 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Russia is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kosovar citizens travelling to Russia
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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.
Russian citizens planning a trip to Kosovo can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Russian citizens can stay in Kosovo
How long Russian citizens may stay in Kosovo is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
Kosovo has no embassy or career consulate in Russia. Russian citizens apply through a mission of Kosovo accredited to Russia from abroad; the official visa portal of Kosovo names the right place.
Kosovo’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Serbia and Montenegro admit Russian citizens visa-free. North Macedonia requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kosovar citizens travelling to Russia
Kosovar citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Kosovo.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Kosovo requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Russia?
No. Kosovo has no embassy in Russia. The nearest Kosovar consulate general is in Warsaw, Poland, 1,151 km from Moscow.
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 Russia?
Kosovar citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Can Russian citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?
No; Russian 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.