Praktical Travel Information Kosovo

Travel Documents and Visa Kosovo

To enter Kosovo, the required travel documents and visa depend on your nationality:

  • Visa-Free Entry: Citizens of the EU, U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and many other countries can enter Kosovo without a visa for up to 90 days within 6 months.
  • Schengen Visa Holders: If you have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, you can also enter Kosovo without needing an additional visa.
  • Visa Required: Nationals of some countries must apply for a visa at a Kosovo diplomatic mission before traveling.

A valid passport is required for entry, except for some regional travelers (e.g., Serbian citizens) who can use an ID card. Always check entry requirements with Kosovo's official authorities before travel.




Money in Kosovo

In Kosovo you pay in euros. There are plenty of ATMs so it is not necessary to take a lot of cash with you. Bank cards are accepted at ATMs and payment terminals with a Cirrus or Maestro logo. Credit cards are accepted in most restaurants, major hotels and gas stations. Using a debit card is usually cheaper than a credit card.

Timezone of Kosovo

Kosovo is in the Central European Time (CET) zone, which is UTC+1. During daylight saving time (DST), from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, it follows Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2).

Language in Kosovo

The official languages ​​are Albanian and Serbian. The younger population in particular speaks good English.