AustriaKosovo: Visa-free

AustriaKosovo

Do Austria passport holders need a visa for Kosovo?

Visa-free

No. Austria passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kosovo for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: ambasadat.net (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance722 km, straight line (~1h 21m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Kosovo147 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Kosovo passport holders visiting Austria: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Austria passport holders need a visa for Kosovo?

No. Austria passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kosovo for tourism.

How far is Kosovo from Austria?

About 722 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 21m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Kosovo?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Kosovo?

112.

What time zone is Kosovo in?

Belgrade (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Pristina?

Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Kosovo without a visa?

147 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Kosovo visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Austria

Austria, formally the Republic of Austria, is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, of which the capital Vienna is the most populous city and state. Austria is bordered by Germany to the northwest, the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia to the northeast, Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The country occupies an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi) and has a population of about 9.2 million.

CapitalVienna

RegionCentral Europe

Population9.2M

Area83,871 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesAustro-Bavarian German

Calling code+43

Drives on theright

TimezoneVienna (UTC+2)

Nearest airportVienna International Airport (VIE), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144

UNESCO sites14

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$62,930 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.1M (2020)

Climate in Vienna

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July.

Monthly climate normals for Vienna, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.4°C	-2.2°C	18mm	156h
February	10.2°C	2.2°C	28mm	205h
March	11.5°C	1.8°C	34mm	287h
April	17.9°C	5.2°C	10mm	359h
May	18.7°C	9.4°C	93mm	330h
June	22.6°C	14.1°C	107mm	322h
July	26.3°C	15.7°C	68mm	383h
August	26.3°C	17.1°C	104mm	324h
September	21.8°C	12.4°C	98mm	284h
October	14.6°C	8°C	112mm	174h
November	8.8°C	3.1°C	22mm	159h
December	5.2°C	0.8°C	46mm	96h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Austria is a landlocked German-speaking country in Central Europe. Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports centre of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. With more than 30 million arrivals (2023) and only about nine million inhabitants, it is one of the most visited countries in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Altaussee salt mine
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
Frontiers of the Roman Empire – The Danube Limes (Western Segment)
Hallstatt-Dachstein Salzkammergut cultural landscape
Historic Centre of Vienna
Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg
Neusiedl Lake
Palace and gardens of Schönbrunn

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Nationalfeiertag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

December 8, 2026Mariä Empfängnis

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About Kosovo

Kosovo, officially the Republic of Kosovo, is a landlocked country in Southeast Europe with partial diplomatic recognition. It is bordered by Albania to the southwest, Montenegro to the west, Serbia to the north and east, and North Macedonia to the southeast. It covers an area of 10,887 km2 (4,203 sq mi) and has a population of nearly 1.6 million, of whom the vast majority are ethnic Albanians. Kosovo has a varied terrain, with high plains along with rolling hills and mountains, some of which have an altitude over 2,500 m (8,200 ft). Its climate is mainly continental with some Mediterranean and Alpine influences. Kosovo's capital and most populous city is Pristina; other major cities and urban areas include Prizren, Ferizaj, Gjilan, and Peja.

CapitalPristina

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population1.6M

Area10,908 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesAlbanian, Serbian

Calling code+383

Drives on theright

TimezoneBelgrade (UTC+2)

Nearest airportPriština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN), 9 km

Emergency number112

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,899 (2025)

Climate in Pristina

Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, September.

Monthly climate normals for Pristina, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.4°C	-3.8°C	30mm	236h
February	9.2°C	-1°C	50mm	224h
March	11°C	0.6°C	64mm	226h
April	16.1°C	3.8°C	80mm	308h
May	20.5°C	9.1°C	78mm	323h
June	22.8°C	13°C	76mm	384h
July	27.3°C	14.8°C	16mm	424h
August	27.4°C	15.6°C	89mm	366h
September	24.3°C	12.5°C	27mm	339h
October	17.4°C	7.4°C	82mm	270h
November	10.6°C	1.7°C	5mm	228h
December	8°C	0.4°C	59mm	183h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Kosovo (Albanian: Kosova or Kosovë is a largely mountainous country in the Balkan region of Europe. Its attractions for travelers include its archaeological and religious heritage, natural beauty, hiking and skiing. Kosovo has Ottoman, Christian Orthodox and modernist heritage to share with the world. Being still new to tourists, Kosovars are welcoming to foreign visitors and happy to help. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, which still opposes the act.

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