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Kosovo visa for South African citizens

Visa required

South African 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

Kosovo’s tourist visa costs €40 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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 South African citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

The nearest Kosovar missions to Pretoria are in Doha, Qatar (6,207 km from Pretoria), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (6,255 km) and Jerusalem, Israel (6,439 km). Kosovo sets which of its missions takes applications from South Africa; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Kosovar citizens travelling to South Africa

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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.

South African 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 South African citizens can stay in Kosovo

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

How South African citizens apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for South African citizens

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

Kosovar citizens travelling to South Africa

Kosovar citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Kosovo.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

South African citizens need a visa for Kosovo, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in South Africa?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in South Africa. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Doha, Qatar, 6,207 km from Pretoria.

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 South Africa?

Kosovar citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Can South African citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; South African 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.