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Kosovo visa for Surinamese citizens

Visa required

Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kosovo.

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 Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

Measured from Paramaribo, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Panama City, Panama (2,706 km), San José, Costa Rica (3,215 km) and Washington D.C., the United States (4,285 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Suriname

KosovoSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname 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 Suriname 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Kosovo

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

How Surinamese citizens apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens

Serbia admits Surinamese citizens visa-free. North Macedonia and Montenegro require Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Suriname

Before flying to Suriname, Kosovar citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kosovo.

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Suriname?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Panama City, Panama, 2,706 km from Paramaribo.

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 Suriname?

Before flying to Suriname, Kosovar citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Can Surinamese citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; Surinamese 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.