Country

Residency in Kosovo

Kosovo

Kosovo offers temporary residence for employment, higher education, and qualifying family relationships. Each category connects the stay to a real job, institution, or household, with its own supporting evidence. Permission to live in Kosovo is separate from residence or work rights elsewhere in Europe.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Kosovo Employee Residence Residence tied to a job with an employer in Kosovo that can complete the required hiring and immigration steps. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Kosovo Family Residence Residence to join an eligible close relative in Kosovo, subject to the family relationship and the sponsor’s status. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Kosovo Student Residence Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Kosovo, with funds and health coverage for their stay. residency