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Visa Pathways to Kosovo

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Long-Stay Employment Visa (Viza D - Punësim)
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Long-Stay Employment Visa (Viza D - Punësim)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Type D visa for foreigners employed by Kosovo-based businesses, valid for stays exceeding 90 days, paired with a work permit.

ValidityExceeding 90 days
Processing15-60 days
Cost80 EUR
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Long-Stay Scientific Research Visa (Viza D - Hulumtim Shkencor)
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Long-Stay Scientific Research Visa (Viza D - Hulumtim Shkencor)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Type D visa for academics, researchers, and scientists conducting work at certified research centers in Kosovo.

ValidityExceeding 90 days
Processing15-60 days
Cost80 EUR
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PRP — Permanent Residence Permit (Leja e Qëndrimit të Përhershëm)
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PRP — Permanent Residence Permit (Leja e Qëndrimit të Përhershëm)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence permit granted after five continuous years of legal temporary residence in Kosovo, requiring language proficiency and financial means.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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TRP-Family — Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa (Viza D - Bashkim Familjar)
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TRP-Family — Long-Stay Family Reunification Visa (Viza D - Bashkim Familjar)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Type D visa for relatives of Kosovar citizens or residents to join their family members for stays exceeding 90 days.

ValidityExceeding 90 days
Processing15-60 days
Cost80 EUR
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Temporary Residence Permit for Education (Leja e Qëndrimit - Arsim)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Education (Leja e Qëndrimit - Arsim)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable residence permit for foreigners enrolled in secondary or higher education programs in Kosovo.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Leja e Qëndrimit të Përkohshëm - Punësim)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Leja e Qëndrimit të Përkohshëm - Punësim)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable residence permit for foreigners employed in Kosovo, issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Leja e Qëndrimit - Bashkim Familjar)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Leja e Qëndrimit - Bashkim Familjar)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable residence permit for family members of legal residents in Kosovo, available after the sponsor has resided legally for two years.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit for Posted Workers (Leja e Qëndrimit - Punëtor i Dërguar)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Posted Workers (Leja e Qëndrimit - Punëtor i Dërguar)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable residence permit for employees posted to Kosovo by a foreign employer for cross-border service provision.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research (Leja e Qëndrimit - Hulumtim Shkencor)
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Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research (Leja e Qëndrimit - Hulumtim Shkencor)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

One-year renewable residence permit for foreign researchers and scientists working at certified research institutions in Kosovo.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Type A — Work Permit Type A (Leja e Punës Tipi A)
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Type A — Work Permit Type A (Leja e Punës Tipi A)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

General employment work permit for foreign workers in Kosovo, issued for positions lasting six months or more.

ValidityMatches employment contract
Processing1-2 months
Cost40 EUR
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Type B — Land Transit Visa (Viza e transitit tokësor, Type B)
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Type B — Land Transit Visa (Viza e transitit tokësor, Type B)

Permits a foreigner to enter and transit through Kosovo's territory by land, with exit required within four hours of entry.

Validity5 days
Processing15-30 days
Cost40 EUR
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Type C — Short-Stay Tourism Visa (Viza C - Turizëm)
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Type C — Short-Stay Tourism Visa (Viza C - Turizëm)

Type C visa for tourists visiting Kosovo for sightseeing purposes, valid for up to 90 days within 180 days.

Validity3 months
Processing15-30 days
Cost40 EUR
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Type C: Short-Stay Business Visa
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Type C: Short-Stay Business Visa

Business meetings, conferences, or short-term professional activities.

Validity3 months
Processing10-15 days
Cost40 EUR
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Type C: Short-Stay Cultural, Sports, or Conference Visa
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Type C: Short-Stay Cultural, Sports, or Conference Visa

Participation in cultural events, sports competitions, or conferences.

Validity3 months
Processing10-15 days
Cost40 EUR
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Type D — Work Permit Type D – Self-Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi D)
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Type D — Work Permit Type D – Self-Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi D)

Self-employment permit for foreign entrepreneurs with activity restricted to a specific geographic area, valid for one year and renewable.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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Type D: Long-Stay Medical Treatment Visa
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Type D: Long-Stay Medical Treatment Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-term medical care exceeding 90 days.

ValidityExceeds 90 days
Processing1-2 months
Cost80 EUR
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Type D: Long-Stay Seasonal Employment Visa
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Type D: Long-Stay Seasonal Employment Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Seasonal work (e.g., agriculture, tourism, hospitality).

Validity6 months
Processing14-30 days
Cost80 EUR
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Type E — Work Permit Type E – Extended Self-Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi E)
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Type E — Work Permit Type E – Extended Self-Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi E)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Unrestricted self-employment permit for foreigners who have held a Type D permit for three years, valid for up to five years without geographic limitations.

Validity5 years
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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Type F — Work Permit Type F – Student Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi F)
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Type F — Work Permit Type F – Student Employment (Leja e Punës Tipi F)

Work permit allowing foreign students enrolled in Kosovo to work part-time during the academic term and full-time during semester breaks.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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Type G — Work Permit Type G – Investor (Leja e Punës Tipi G)
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Type G — Work Permit Type G – Investor (Leja e Punës Tipi G)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Investor work permit for foreigners who invest in Kosovo and employ at least two Kosovo citizens per foreign employee, valid for one year.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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Type H — Work Permit Type H – Extended Investor (Leja e Punës Tipi H)
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Type H — Work Permit Type H – Extended Investor (Leja e Punës Tipi H)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Extended investor work permit for foreigners who have held a Type G permit for three years, valid for up to five years.

Validity5 years
Processing1-2 months
Cost75 EUR
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