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Kosovo visa for Vietnamese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese citizens apply for a visa for Kosovo

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

Measured from Hanoi, Kosovar embassies and consulates are closest in Tokyo, Japan (3,671 km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, the United Arab Emirates (5,263 km) and Doha, Qatar (5,536 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Vietnam is decided by Kosovo, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Kosovar citizens travelling to Vietnam

KosovoVietnam e-Visa Vietnam 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.

Vietnamese 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Kosovo

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

How Vietnamese citizens apply

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

Kosovo’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens

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

Kosovar citizens travelling to Vietnam

Kosovar citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

Vietnamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kosovo.

Is there an embassy of Kosovo in Vietnam?

No. Kosovo has no embassy in Vietnam. The nearest Kosovar embassy is in Tokyo, Japan, 3,671 km from Hanoi.

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 Vietnam?

Kosovar citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Vietnamese citizens enter Kosovo visa-free?

No; Vietnamese 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.