Using the handbook
The handbook explains entry, residence and employment procedures, workplace rights, support routes and the responsibilities of the institutions involved. It is intended for foreign workers and for employers, public officials, trade unions and civil society organisations that support them.
The English edition is available below. Its edition date and legal position are 24 November 2025; fees, application arrangements and contact details should be checked with the responsible authority before use.
Publication record
Published by ECMI Kosovo within Strengthening Migration Governance and Civil Society Capacities in Kosovo, implemented by ECMI Kosovo and financed by GIZ Kosovo on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Suggested citation
ECMI Kosovo. Handbook for Foreign Workers in the Republic of Kosovo. Prishtina, 24 November 2025.
Published 24 November 2025
English edition dated 24 November 2025. The handbook describes the legal position applicable on that date.