Kosovo visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauan citizens
Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Kosovo, from its embassy or consulate.
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Visa needed
Apply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday or visit.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €40
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
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Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
Special rules for Guinea-Bissauan citizens in Kosovo
- 15 days stay)
What to do
Find Kosovo's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Kosovo
Visit without a visa if you qualify, or apply before travel.
Visa not requiredSchengen visa entryA current Schengen visa allowing repeated entry can cover a short visit.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your Schengen visa allows repeated entry.
- Ask a Kosovo embassy about restrictions if you are Russian.
- Show your visa and travel document when you arrive.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- Current multiple-entry Schengen visa
- Your Schengen visa must still be valid when you travel.
Visa not requiredSchengen residence card entryA current Schengen residence card with stored identity data allows short visits.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your Schengen residence card is current and biometric.
- Ask a Kosovo embassy about restrictions if you are Russian.
- Show your card and travel document when you arrive.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid travel document
- Current biometric Schengen residence permit
Visa on arrivalSpecial border entry visaBorder Police may grant a visa when urgent or official reasons require entry.
- Stay
- 15 days
- Valid for
- 15 days
How to apply
- Request a visa at an approved category A border crossing.
- Explain why you could not apply before travel.
- Show proof of your unexpected and necessary trip.
- Complete the Border Police form and fingerprint checks.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- Proof of urgent entry need
- Proof of trip purpose
- Money for stay and onward travel
- Proof of return or onward travel
- Photo
- Fingerprints
- This is not a regular tourist visa service.
- Government-interest or international-duty cases need an official foreign ministry letter.
Visa requiredShort visit C visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday or visit.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €40
- Processing
- 15–60 days
How to apply
- Contact the Kosovo embassy serving where you legally live.
- Sign the form and prepare 2 document copies.
- Ask about fee waivers and pay if needed.
- Submit your application, usually in person.
- Give fingerprints or attend an interview if asked.
Documents required
- Signed application form
- Travel document and copy
- Passport with 2 blank pages
- Photo taken within 30 days
- Travel plans
- Hotel proof or host invitation
- Proof of housing or housing funds
- Money for stay and onward travel
- Fingerprints
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days; check your visa's dates and entries.
- Bring insurance covering Kosovo throughout your stay and proof you plan to leave.
Sources (20)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Kosovo embassy portal: English visa guidance
- Kosovo embassy portal: Albanian visa guidance
- Kosovo embassy in the United States: consular services and New York visa contact
- Kosovo embassy in the United Kingdom: consular services
- Foreign ministry: country-by-country visa requirements
- Foreign ministry: countries that can enter without a visa
- Foreign ministry: special visa exemptions
- Foreign ministry: visa application procedure
- Foreign ministry: where to apply
- Foreign ministry: D visa and residence procedure
- Administrative instruction 01/2014 on consular visa issuance
- Administrative instruction amendment 02/2018: remote applications
- Interior ministry: information for foreign citizens, 16 January 2026
- Interior ministry: entry, registration, residence and work requirements
- Administrative instruction 10/2020 on visas at border crossings
- Interior ministry: migration profile, visa types and exemption suspensions
- Foreign ministry: temporary visa suspension for Ukrainian citizens
- Family reunification residence checklist
- Higher education and scientific research residence checklist
- Employment residence checklist
Coming from Guinea-Bissau
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyEUR €
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageAlbanian
- Emergency192 police194 ambulance
Planning your Kosovo trip
- Mirusha WaterfallsA series of waterfalls between Pristina and Gjakova, near the route to Klinë. Rock formations surround a large natural swimming pool.
- Peć PatriarchyThis Orthodox monastery is 2 km northwest of central Peja. It has striking paintings and great religious and national importance for many Serbs.
- RugovaNorthwest of Peja, Rugova has very steep rock walls that may reach 300 m.
- Grand Bazaar, GjakovaAn attractive historic shopping area dating from the 17th century.
Scams to watch for in Kosovo
About Kosovo
Kosovo is a landlocked, partially recognized republic in the western Balkans, south of Serbia.
- Capital
- Pristina
- Money
- Euro (€)
- Languages
- Albanian, Serbian
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +383
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Questions
Are there special rules for Guinea-Bissauan citizens visiting Kosovo?
Do guinea-bissauan citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Kosovo, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Kosovo visa?
At Kosovo's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Kosovo if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen, US, EU, Canada, Australia and Japan, the rule becomes "no visa needed" for up to 15 days.
Do kosovar citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Kosovar citizens get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, for up to 90 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Kosovo?
Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius Namibia, and 3 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Kosovo are easier for guinea-bissauan citizens?
Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso Cape Verde, and 3 more let guinea-bissauan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Kosovo?
Find Kosovo's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Kosovo?
Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Kosovo?
Albanian and Serbian.
How strong is the Guinea-Bissau passport?
It ranks #83 and reaches 48 destinations without applying ahead.
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