Partners of Kosovars
Moving to Kosovo with your partner? Family reunification is one of the most common routes to a residence permit. Among other things, you need your marriage certificate and proof of housing.
For newcomers without Albanian roots
Settle in Kosovo with confidence.
Residence permit, police registration, documents, bank account and housing: we explain the options, organise your paperwork and accompany you to appointments. In English and German.
- Free, no-obligation quick check
- Advice in English and German
- Legal questions only via licensed lawyers
Who we help
For everyone starting a new life in Kosovo
We support people who have to navigate the authorities without family or a local network.
Founders and professionals
Starting a company or taking up a job in Kosovo? We organise documents and appointments and connect you with vetted partners.
Retirees
Planning to retire in Kosovo? We show you the options and help with housing, banking and health insurance.
Remote workers
Kosovo has no digital nomad visa. We explain which routes exist instead.
Good to know
Where people often get stuck
Since March 2026 the rules for foreigners have been strictly enforced. These points surprise many newcomers:
Registration within three days
Foreigners must register their address with the police within three days. Violations can lead to fines of €100 to €300 and, in the worst case, an entry ban.
No apostille for Germany and Austria
The Apostille Convention does not apply between Kosovo and Germany or Austria. Documents need a more complex legalisation, which takes time. For Switzerland, the apostille applies.
Bank account and residence go together
Many banks only open an account once you hold a residence permit, yet the permit often requires proof of sufficient funds.
The 30-day rule
A temporary residence permit can be revoked if you stay abroad for more than 30 consecutive days without justification. A trap for anyone who commutes.
General information, not legal advice. As of: October 2026.
Services
Three ways to get started
You decide how much support you need. Getting started is free, and afterwards you can ask for a fixed-price quote.
Recommended start
Free quick check
Free
We listen, sort out your situation and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
Kosovo roadmap
Your next steps at a glance: which documents, in which order, with what timeline and budget.
Credited in full if you then book the full support package.
Full support for your first application
From the document list to the appointment at the migration office: we organise, coordinate and accompany you.
How it works
Getting started
- 1
Book a quick check
Request an appointment. The call takes 20 minutes and is free and without obligation.
- 2
Get a quote
If you want more support, you receive a fixed-price quote for exactly what you need. You only pay once you agree.
- 3
Support until your permit
If you wish, we handle the organisation until you hold your residence permit, and then help with banking, housing and insurance.
Our principles
What you can rely on
Fixed price upfront
Before we start, you receive a fixed-price quote. We state official fees, translations and lawyers' fees separately.
Legal questions only via lawyers
Licensed lawyers in Kosovo handle individual legal questions. You instruct them directly, and we receive no commission.
Honest expectations
The authorities decide on your application. We do not guarantee approval, only our own careful work.
Checked information
Our information is based on official sources and always carries a date.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa as a citizen of the EU, the UK or Switzerland?
Not for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days. If you want to stay longer, you need a residence permit. Kosovo's 90/180-day rule applies independently of the Schengen area.
Is there a visa for digital nomads or retirees?
No. As of October 2026, Kosovo has no visa for digital nomads, retirees or investors. The main routes are family, work, your own company or studies.
Are you a law firm?
No. We organise, explain and accompany. If your case needs a legal assessment, we name licensed lawyers in Kosovo whom you instruct directly.
What does your support cost?
The quick check (20 minutes) is free. Afterwards, if you wish, you receive a non-binding fixed-price quote for exactly the services you need. The price depends mainly on the purpose of your stay and the number of people.
How do I pay?
By bank transfer, once you have accepted our quote. We send you the payment details by email. There is no online payment on this website.
Do I have to travel to Kosovo for appointments?
The quick check and the roadmap session take place by video. You must, however, submit your first residence permit application in person, usually in Kosovo. We prepare you for it and accompany you if you wish.
Do you also help with finding a flat?
Yes. We shortlist suitable offers, view them with you live by video if you wish and arrange the notary appointment for the rental contract. We take no commission from landlords or estate agents.
Which languages do you work in?
English and German.
Clarity in 20 minutes
Book a free quick check. Afterwards you will know which steps make sense for you.