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Kosovo Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Kosovo Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    D
  • Passport Ranking
    150/198
  • Passport Score
    23.2/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    46
  • Visa-required Countries
    152
  • Access to the World's GDP
    2%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    6%
  • Access to the World's Population
    8%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    9%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Restricted
    Restricted: A child born in Kosovo will become a citizen at birth if both parents are permanent residents of Kosovo.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    10 years
    Must hold permanent residency for 5 years, which takes 5 years to obtain.
  • Physical presence requirement
    On average, 10 months a year
  • Language test
    Yes, Albanian or Serbian
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    Yes, minor children naturalize along with parents
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    –
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    –
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    1 year / 3 years
    Must be married for 3 years, and reside in the country for 1 year. (Must reside for 2 years if married to a naturalized citizen.)
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    Partial
    Can live abroad during the first 2 years of marriage, and then move to Kosovo for the final year (or two).
  • Language test
    No
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    No provisions
  • Citizens of specific countries
    No provisions
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
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  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Kosovo Overview
  • Region
    Europe
  • Capital City
    Pristina
  • Largest City
    Pristina
  • Currency
    Euro
  • Languages
    Albanian, Bosnian, Serbian
  • Population
    1.8 million (151st)
  • Life Expectancy
    72 years (161st)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $9.2 billion (154th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $5,140 (119th)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Comfortable (2/5)
  • Safety
    Safe (3/7)
  • Pollution
    Polluted (4/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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