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Business Owner Residence Permit

Migration · 8-17 weeks. Business Owner Residence Permit immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence: 5 years. Path to citizenship: 10 years. Income / points requirement:,.

8-17 weeks·minIncomePoints: ,·PR: Yes·No job offer required

, · €5,000 ·, · 8-17 weeks · 5 years

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Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-05-29Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial visa portal ↗

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Required Documents

  • - Valid passport
  • - Proof of business ownership
  • - Financial statements
  • - Proof of minimum savings
  • - Business plan

Estimated Costs

  • - minIncomePoints: ,
  • - minSavings: €5,000
  • - pathToPr: 5 years
  • - pathToCitizenship: 10 years

Application Steps

  1. Gather required documents.
  2. Submit application to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
  3. Pay applicable fees.
  4. Attend an interview if required.
  5. Receive decision on your application.

Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Ministria e Punëve të Brendshme të Kosovës →

Common Rejection Reasons

  • - Incomplete application
  • - Insufficient financial proof
  • - Failure to meet business ownership requirements

Application Tips

  • - Ensure all documents are up-to-date and accurate.
  • - Consult with a local expert if needed.
  • - Keep copies of all submitted documents.

Overview

Business Owner Residence Permit immigration pathway. Path to permanent residence: 5 years. Path to citizenship: 10 years. Income / points requirement:,.

  • Leads to permanent residency: Yes
  • Requires job offer: No
  • Language required: No
  • Minimum education: Not specified
  • Validity: Typically 5 years
  • Stay duration: Indefinite as long as conditions are met
  • Financial requirement: €5,000

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Benefits & What This Visa Allows

  • - Citizenship timeline: 10 years

Trust & safety

Before you pay or submit documents

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This visa is designed for applicants matching Migration pathway criteria.

Typical processing time is 8-17 weeks, subject to documentation quality and application volume.

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