Permanent Residence in Republic of Kosovo
One documented route of this kind in Republic of Kosovo, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Permanent Residence
Granted after 5 years of continuous temporary residence (3 years for marriage/cohabitation-based family reunification), subject to an MIA-organized written language/integration test. Administrative tax EUR 100 (work) / EUR 70 (family) / EUR 50 (with renunciation of citizenship).
- Processing time
- Standard DCAM processing via eKosova following the language/integration test
- Validity
- Permanent (residence ID card renewed periodically)
- Language requirement
- Elementary written knowledge of Albanian or Serbian plus knowledge of Kosovo culture/social organization, via MIA-organized written test (with exemptions)
- Permanent residence
- Eligible after 5 years continuous temporary residence (3 years for marriage/cohabitation)
- Citizenship
- Naturalization after 5 years' continuous residence following grant of permanent residence
Requirements
- 5 years of continuous temporary residence (3 years for marriage/cohabitation-based family reunification)
- Pass the MIA-organized written language/integration test (unless exempt)
- Valid travel document
- Certificate of no conviction by a Kosovo court
- Proof of marriage (where relevant)
- Proof of financial means for subsistence
- Health insurance
- Proof of secured housing
Required Documents
- Valid travel document required
- Certificate of no conviction by a Kosovo court required
- Proof of marriage (where relevant)
- Proof of financial means for subsistence required
- Health insurance required
- Proof of secured housing required
Official fees
- Permanent residence (work purpose) administrative tax 100 EUR
- Permanent residence (family reunification) administrative tax 70 EUR
- Permanent residence with renunciation of citizenship administrative tax 50 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Reach the residence threshold
Accumulate 5 years' continuous temporary residence (or 3 years for family/marriage).
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2
Pass the integration test
Sit the MIA language/integration written test, unless exempt.
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3
Assemble documents
Gather the document list including the Kosovo no-conviction certificate, housing proof, and health insurance.
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4
Apply via eKosova
Submit the permanent-residence application online and attend the DCAM appointment + biometrics.
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5
Pay tax and collect card
Pay the applicable tax (EUR 100 work / EUR 70 family / EUR 50 with renunciation) and receive the permanent-residence card.