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Kosovo

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
7,139
UK visas issued, 2025
4,674
Schengen visa refusal rate, 2024
10.2%
NationalityXKISO 3166
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Kosovo need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomVisa requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 7 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Kosovo by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B25,859
  2. J1591
  3. A2332
  4. F1102
  5. G240
  6. K139
  7. P338
  8. B227
  9. H1B22
  10. G416

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

5,09110k201720182019202020212022202320242025
5,09110k20172019202120232025
Data table
20173,370
20185,926
20195,928
20202,895
20211,405
20225,614
202310,182
20247,809
20257,139
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. IR5125
  2. DV94
  3. F473
  4. CR155
  5. IR152
  6. F2A12
  7. F2B12
  8. EW11
Immigrant visas, FY2025
476
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
12
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Kosovo who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Kosovo with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

5201,0402015201620172018201920202021202220232024
5201,040201520172019202120232024
Data table
2015810
20161,020
20171,010
2018890
20191,020
2020680
2021560
2022850
20231,040
2024720
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens470
  2. Diversity visa lottery90
  3. Refugees and asylees70
  4. Family-sponsored preferences60
  5. Employment-based preferences40
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Athletes, artists and entertainers (P)60
  2. Specialty occupations (H-1B)40
  3. Spouses and children20
  4. Intracompany transferees (L-1)10
  5. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)10
  6. Other temporary workers10
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Kosovo)
720
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Kosovo)
730
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
10,600
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Kosovo (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Kosovo (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Visitor4,507
  2. Family68
  3. Study46
  4. Work36
  5. Other17

Visas issued by year

2,6515,302201020122014201620182020202220242025
2,6515,302201020132016201920222025
Data table
20103,263
20113,471
20123,297
20133,564
20143,126
20153,458
20163,278
20173,340
20184,169
20194,519
20201,686
20211,919
20225,302
20235,137
20244,348
20254,674
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
35
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Kosovo, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202511065451100
2024105100651150
2023180115901550
20226535401550
20216055551505
20201025201200
201952501600
2018520202305
201751551450
2016030301950
20151010352400
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Kosovo, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

122010–112012–132014–152016–172020–212024–25
122010–112012–132014–152016–172020–212024–25
Data table
2010–111
2011–121
2012–131
2013–141
2014–151
2015–161
2016–171
2018–192
2020–211
2022–231
2024–251
Granted, 2025–26
0
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Kosovo living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

12232012201420162018202220242025
12232012201420162018202220242025
Data table
20129
20138
20148
20158
20169
20179
201812
201912
202216
202318
202420
202523
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Student10
  2. Permanent Resident5
  3. Dependent4
  4. Designated Activities1
  5. Instructor1
  6. Spouse or Child of Japanese National1
  7. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services1
Residents, December 2025
23
In work-related statuses
2
Share in work-related statuses
8.7%
Students
10
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Schengen visas in Kosovo

Short-stay (C) visa applications at Schengen consulates located in Kosovo, 2024. Applicants are mostly, but not only, its citizens.

Schengen stateApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
Switzerland694662213.0%
Bulgaria35731572.0%
Italy126883326.2%
Greece1241051612.9%
Germany118655244.1%
Slovenia353412.9%
Hungary1841477.8%
Croatia189844.4%
Finland71114.3%
Slovakia2200.0%

Applications by year

61k122k2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
61k122k200920122015201820212024
Data table
200943,511
201039,746
201126,538
201221,506
201381,215
201474,285
201580,173
201677,796
201790,475
201890,840
2019108,774
202024,566
202144,666
2022121,972
2023120,573
20241,499
Refusal rate, 2024
10.2%
Refusal rate, 2019
18.8%
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Kosovo in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family25,930
  2. Work13,837
  3. Other reasons4,756
  4. Education1,049
First permits by country
  1. Germany28,566
  2. Italy3,795
  3. Slovenia3,733
  4. Croatia1,817
  5. Switzerland1,658
  6. France1,486
  7. Austria1,196
  8. Hungary766
  9. Belgium652
  10. Finland561
  11. Sweden538
  12. Poland142
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card156
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)390
  3. Researchers16
  4. Other paid activities13,275
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
310
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
14,770
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
5,715
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
4,080
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
559,265
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
19,896
Changed status into work, 2025
1,329
Intra-corporate transferee permits, 2025
2
Seasonal work authorisations, 2024
1,216
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Kosovo in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearAllWorkStudyFamilyProtectionOther or unknown
Denmark2025724412205
Sweden202530047023968
CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Austria20251,365842523
Work-related, latest year
  1. Denmark44
  2. Sweden47
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Germany

Citizens of Kosovo living in Germany on 31 December 2025, by residence status in the Central Register of Foreigners (Destatis).

By residence status, 31 Dec 2025
  1. Permanent residence title121,565
  2. Family reasons82,780
  3. Application for a residence title pending41,515
  4. Employment33,260
  5. Neither tolerated nor permitted14,495
  6. International law, humanitarian or political reasons11,445
  7. Special residence rights and national visas7,865
  8. EU free movement5,090
  9. Tolerated stay (Duldung)3,180
  10. Education and training1,750
  11. Permission to reside during the asylum procedure305

Residents in Germany (31 Dec)

162k323k201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
162k323k2014201620182020202220242025
Data table
2014184,662
2015208,613
2016202,905
2017208,505
2018218,150
2019232,075
2020242,855
2021262,005
2022280,850
2023299,685
2024313,615
2025323,260
Residents in Germany, 31 Dec 2025
323,260
With a residence title for employment
33,260
Permanent residence title
121,565
Source: Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis), Central Register of Foreigners, 31 December 2025 (reproduction permitted with source)Data as at 31 Dec 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Kosovo

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Kosovo, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Albania1——
Austria1——
Belgium1——
Bulgaria1——
Croatia1——
Czechia1——
Finland1——
France1——
Germany1——
Italy1——
Luxembourg1——
Montenegro1——
Netherlands1——
North Macedonia1——
Norway1——
Slovenia1——
Sweden1——
Switzerland1——
Türkiye11—
United Kingdom1——
Countries
20
Missions
21
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Kosovo, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

1,0782,15620042007201020132016201920222025
1,0782,1562004200820122016202020242025
Data table
2004622
2005702
2006771
20071,020
20081,154
20091,056
20101,007
2011993
2012946
20131,058
20141,099
2015971
2016986
20171,112
20181,236
20191,249
20201,436
20211,695
20221,613
20231,833
20241,937
20252,156
Remittances received, 2025
US$2,156 million
Share of GDP, 2025
17.3%
Average cost of sending US$200 to Kosovo, 2023
3.4%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

All corridors from Kosovo

Destinations with a dedicated page for citizens of this country.

  • Kosovo → United States
  • Kosovo → Switzerland
  • Kosovo → Italy
  • Kosovo → Germany
  • Kosovo → Slovenia
  • Kosovo → Croatia
  • Kosovo → Hungary
  • Kosovo → Finland
  • Kosovo → Austria
  • Kosovo → Belgium
  • Kosovo → France
  • Kosovo → United Kingdom
  • Kosovo → Sweden
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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