South Africa passport → Kosovo
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
Visa-free entry
South African passport holders can visit Kosovo without a visa.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Get trip-ready for Kosovo
Kosovo eSIMData the moment you land. Skip the SIM queue and roaming bills.See data plans →Things to do in KosovoTours, attraction passes and airport transfers, often cheaper booked ahead.Browse experiences →Flights to KosovoCompare hundreds of airlines and agencies in one search.Find cheap flights →Flight delayed or cancelled?You could be owed up to €600. Check your flight in two minutes.Check compensation →
Partner links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Kosovo at a glance
- Capital
- Pristina
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Albanian, Serbian
- Calling code
- +383
- Region
- Southern Europe
Kosovo for other passports
- South AfricaVisa-free
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 South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kosovo?
South African passport holders can visit Kosovo without a visa.
How long can South African citizens stay in Kosovo?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Kosovo?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #46 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.