Do US citizens need a visa for Kosovo?

Deep breath. Here's the answer.

As a US passport holder, you can enter Kosovo for tourism purposes without a visa. You are permitted to stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. For longer stays or for purposes like work or study, a temporary residence permit is required.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• The 90-day visa-free period applies within any six-month period, not per entry.
• For work, study, or visits exceeding 90 days in six months, a temporary residence permit is required and must be applied for once in Kosovo.
• Travel to North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan is advised to be reconsidered due to potential civil unrest and limited U.S. government emergency services.
• Terrorism is a concern in the region; exercise increased caution.
• You may need to show documents stating the purpose of your visit upon entry, so keep your itinerary handy.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your US passport is valid at the time of entry to Kosovo.
• ✓Have at least one blank passport page for the entry stamp.
• ✓Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for alerts and emergency assistance.
• ✓Review the Travel Advisory for Kosovo and specific areas like North Mitrovica.
• ✓Monitor local media for breaking events.
• ✓Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.

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