Russia passport → Kosovo
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Russian passport holders need a visa for Kosovo, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Schengen visa, Canada or similar, it can be easier: see below.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Russian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:
- US visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
- Australia visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
Valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or biometric Schengen residence permit. Some categories are limited to 15 days.
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Kosovo at a glance
- Capital
- Pristina
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Albanian, Serbian
- Calling code
- +383
- Region
- Southern Europe
Kosovo for other passports
- RussiaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Russian passport holders
AndorraVisa-free90 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free30 days
MontenegroVisa-free30 days
San MarinoVisa-free90 days
SerbiaVisa-free30 days
AlbaniaeVisa
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
Common questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Russian passport holders need a visa for Kosovo, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Russian citizens stay in Kosovo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Kosovo?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Kosovo easier for Russian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, Russian citizens get visa free. Valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or biometric Schengen residence permit. Some categories are limited to 15 days.
How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?
114 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #36 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.