Yes, Kosovo citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Kosovo passport, and the e-visa is available to them. The simplest choice is the Vietnam visa for Kosovo citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
Vietnam and Kosovo have no diplomatic relations, so neither has an embassy in the other, and the online e-visa is the practical route. Many Kosovars also hold a German, Swiss or Albanian passport, and the result depends on which one you use. This page explains your options, how to apply, timing, costs and where to get help.
Vietnam visa for Kosovo citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Kosovo passport: visa needed. Kosovo is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- German or Swiss passport: visa-free for up to 45 days. Albanian or Serbian passport: e-visa needed.
- Best option on a Kosovo passport: e-visa, up to 90 days, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Pristina in winter, 5 in summer.
- Embassies: none in either country; apply online.
How many visitors from Kosovo go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 76 arrivals on Kosovo passports in 2019. Only 1 arrived in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and 13 came in 2022. January 2023 brought another 5. Kosovars who travel on a German, Swiss or Albanian passport are counted under those countries.
Vietnam visa for Kosovo citizens: which passport to use
| Passport | Entry rule | Maximum stay | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| German or Swiss | Visa-free | 45 days | Free |
| Albanian or Serbian | E-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 single / US$50 multiple |
| Any, Phu Quoc only | Visa-free on the island | 30 days | Free |
Choose one passport and use it for the whole trip: for the airline check-in, Vietnamese immigration on arrival and departure, and the hotel registration. A residence permit in Germany or Switzerland does not count; the result depends on the passport. Check the full Vietnam visa exemption list before you decide.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Kosovo citizen
- Check your passport. It must be a valid Kosovo passport with at least six months left after arrival and blank pages. The identity card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Type your name without special letters. Copy the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, which show how ë and ç are written there.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Cost of the Vietnam visa for Kosovo citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Pay by international Visa or Mastercard; most Kosovo bank cards work for online payments in US dollars, but turn on online payments with your bank first. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: holidays, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Kosovo in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at noon on a Friday in Pristina arrives after office hours in Hanoi, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Bajram and the summer diaspora season: many families travel around Bajram or in July and August. Apply at least 2 weeks before.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Apply in January for a February trip.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers fly from Pristina through Istanbul or Vienna, or start from a German or Swiss airport.
Who to contact
For the visa. Vietnam has no embassy for Kosovo, and you do not need one: the e-visa is issued online. If you live abroad and need a paper visa, contact the Vietnamese embassy in the country where you live.
For help in Vietnam. Kosovo has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora in Pristina. German or Swiss passport holders can also ask their embassy in Hanoi.
Worked examples
- Couple from Pristina with Kosovo passports only, 2 weeks in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
- Kosovar-German family from Prizren living in Stuttgart, 3 weeks in Da Nang: visa-free on the German passports for up to 45 days.
- Student from Peja with Kosovo and Albanian passports, 5 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia: neither is exempt, so a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) on one passport.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Kosovo citizens
Can Kosovo citizens get a Vietnam e-visa?
Yes. Kosovo passport holders can apply for the standard 90-day e-visa online.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy for Kosovo?
No. The two countries have no diplomatic relations. Apply for the e-visa online instead.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Checking a different passport? Our Vietnam visa requirements by nationality list covers all 196 passports from A to Z.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
