Embassy
Embassy of Kosovo, Doha
Doha
Villa no. 65, Street no. 802, Zone no. 67 Al Dafna, Doha
Kosovo visa requirements for Qatari citizens
Qatari citizens do not need a visa for Kosovo. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
QAT
Qatar
Going to
UNK
Kosovo
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Kosovo.
Ways into Kosovo
Visit without a visa if you qualify, or apply before travel.
Visa not required For your passport90-day visa-free stayPeople from listed countries can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check Kosovo's official visa-free country lists.
- Ask an embassy if from Singapore, Slovenia or South Africa.
- Show your valid travel document when you arrive.
Documents required
- Valid travel document
- Proof of enough money
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180 days.
- This visit does not give permission to work.
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
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Qatar
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyEUR €
- Time−2h
- 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
Do qatari citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Qatari citizens do not need a visa for Kosovo. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can qatari citizens stay in Kosovo?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do kosovar citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Kosovar citizens need a visa for Qatar, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Kosovo?
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Hong Kong Israel, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Kosovo are easier for qatari citizens?
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Moldova Russia, and 3 more let qatari citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Kosovo?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
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 Qatar passport?
It ranks #48 and reaches 102 destinations without applying ahead.
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