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Apply for a U.S. visa for academic studies (F-1) in Kosovo

Apply to an academic school, receive your Form I-20, pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, fill in the DS-160 application, pay the U.S. visa fee $185, book the visa appointment, prepare the documents, attend the interview, the consular officer decides on your visa, pay DHL €10, get your passport, travel.

You live in Kosovo. Your passport is from Kosovo. Going to the U.S. Visa type Student (F1).

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What it costs

U.S. visa for academic studies (F-1)
Fee for the U.S. visa for academic studies (F-1)Paid to the U.S. Department of State, before the interview. Not refunded.2$1851
DHL's serviceThe passport with the visa delivered home. Only if the visa is approved.3€101
The A Company's serviceThe A Company applies to a school for you, pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, fills in the DS-160 application, pays the U.S. visa fee, books the visa appointment, prepares the documents for the interview, and pays DHL for passport delivery. Paid to The A Company, when the service is done.31€1001

Total€275

At the European Central Bank rate of October 14, 2026: €1 = $1.1195

Step 1: Apply to an academic school

Apply to a SEVP-approved university, college, high school or other academic school, a language program included. When it accepts you, it registers you in SEVIS and issues you Form I-20 for academic and language students.4,5

The school's admission letter

Step 2: Receive your Form I-20

When the SEVP-approved school accepts you, you are registered in SEVIS and the school issues your Form I-20.5

A Form I-20 from a SEVP-approved school

Step 3: Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee

With your Form I-20, pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee online at fmjfee.com, not at the Embassy; someone else may pay it for you. It must be paid before the visa is issued. Your spouse and children on F-2 do not pay it.6,7,8

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The SEVIS I-901 fee payment confirmation

Step 4: Fill in the DS-160 application

The online visa application, at ceac.state.gov. Print its confirmation page and bring it to the interview.5

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The DS-160 confirmation page for the F-1 visa

Step 5: Pay the U.S. visa fee ($185)

The visa application fee. It is paid from your profile in the online appointment system. By card online, in euros or in dollars, or in cash at VFS in Pristina, Lidhja e Prizrenit St., No. 20, Tophane, with the deposit slip printed from your profile and an ID. This comes before the appointment, because you can book the interview only once it is paid. Then the payment is activated within one business day and can be used to book an appointment for one year. The fee is not returned if the visa is refused. Keep the receipt number, because it cannot be replaced if lost and you need it for the appointment.2,9,10

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The visa fee receipt for the F-1 visa

The first available appointment is in 15 days21

In 15 days

An estimate for the wait time the U.S. Department of State publishes for F, M and J interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina. Updated by the U.S. Department of State on October 21, 2026. Checked by The A Company on November 3, 2026. You book your date after paying the fee.21

Step 6: Book the visa appointment

Book the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina online, on the official appointment site. As a new student, the visa can be issued up to 365 days before your course starts, and you may enter at most 30 days before it.11,5

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An appointment confirmation

Step 7: Prepare the documents for the interview

Your passport, the DS-160 confirmation, the fee receipt, the SEVIS fee receipt, and the original Form I-20 signed by you and your school. Bring proof of enough money readily available for all costs of your first year of study, and for the years after.5,12,7,8

Required

  • An open passport

    PassportValid for travel to the United States.5

  • The DS-160 confirmation page for the F-1 visa

    DS-160 confirmationThe confirmation page of your DS-160, printed.5

  • A Form I-20 from a SEVP-approved school

    Form I-20Signed by you and by your school.5

  • A printed visa photo

    PhotoAs the U.S. visa photo rules ask.5

  • A sample visa appointment confirmation

    Visa appointment confirmationYour interview appointment confirmation letter. It shows that you booked your appointment through the official appointment service.13

  • The I-901 SEVIS fee payment confirmation

    I-901 SEVIS fee receiptProof of your I-901 SEVIS fee payment. Printed. You need it for your visa interview.14

  • Bank statement

    Bank statementYour monthly bank statements, or other evidence of the money in your accounts. They show the balance in your accounts and your account activity.15

Step 8: Attend the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina

A consular officer interviews you and decides whether you qualify for the F-1 visa. For Kosovo citizens it is valid up to 24 months, for multiple entries, with no visa issuance fee.16

U.S. Embassy Pristina

Address
Arberia/Dragodan, Rr. 4 KORRIKU Nr.25, Pristina, Kosovo17
Phone
+383 38 59 59 300017
Email
PristinaVISAS@state.gov17
Website
xk.usembassy.gov17

Step 9: The consular officer decides on your visa

If the visa is approved, you may pay a visa issuance fee, if one applies to your nationality. You are told how your passport with the visa will be returned to you.18

CEAC's Visa Status Check: the visa issued

Step 10: Pay DHL for passport delivery (€10)

DHL takes your contact information to return your passport. You are directed to the nearest DHL office. In cash or by credit card, paid directly to DHL. Once you complete your consular service at the Embassy. The office works 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. It costs €10.3,19

DHL Kosovo

Address
Street Ahmet Krasniqi 254, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo19
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday 09:00 to 13:0019
Phone
+383 44 245 54519
Email (general shipping)
dhl@3plog.net19

Step 11: Get your passport with the U.S. visa

If your visa is approved, the passport comes back through the courier service. You get an email or a text message once the passport is ready.20

Step 12: Travel to the United States

Do not buy airline tickets until you have received your visa. If you are allowed to enter, the CBP official gives you an admission stamp or a paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record.18

The Turkish Airlines e-ticket itinerary: Pristina, Istanbul, San Francisco and back

Ask us about the F-1 visa

Questions? Answers.

Who needs the F-1 student visa?

Anyone coming to study at a university or college, a high school, a private elementary school, a seminary, a conservatory or another academic institution, a language program included.4,22

Can I work on an F-1 student visa?

With your school official’s approval, on campus for up to 20 hours a week while school is in session. After that, Optional Practical Training (OPT) gives up to 12 months of work in your field, plus a 24-month extension for some STEM degrees, each with a work permit (EAD) from USCIS.23,24,5,22

How long can I stay on an F-1 visa?

As long as you study full time, at least 12 credit hours a term as an undergraduate, with no extension to apply for. When your course or practical training ends, you have 60 days to leave.25,26,8

Which U.S. student visa do I need, F-1 or M-1?

It depends on your school. F-1 is for a university or college, a high school, a private elementary school, a seminary, a conservatory, or another academic institution, including a language program. M-1 is for a vocational or other nonacademic school.5

What is the I-20 and how do I get it?

It is the form your school issues when it accepts you. First apply to a SEVP-approved school. When it accepts you, it registers you in SEVIS and sends you the Form I-20. You and a school official sign it, and you show it at the interview.5

Can I work on a U.S. student visa (F-1)?

Only with authorization. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary work directly related to your field of study: you need a Form I-20 endorsed for OPT and an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS. For any other work, USCIS sets the rules.5

How much does the F-1 student visa cost in Kosovo?

$185 to the U.S. Department of State, with no visa issuance fee for Kosovo citizens. You also pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee online at fmjfee.com, and €10 to DHL to bring your passport home.2,16,6,3

How do I pay the visa fee in Kosovo?

Online or at VFS. Online with a debit or credit card, or in cash at the VFS Visa Application Center in Pristina, Lidhja e Prizrenit St., No. 20, Tophane.9,10

How much is a U.S. student visa (F-1/M-1)?

$185, the same for F-1 and M-1. You pay it before the interview where required, and it is not refunded. If the visa is approved, an issuance fee may also apply, depending on your nationality.2,5

Is the fee refunded if the visa is refused?

No. The visa application fee is non-refundable.2

How long is the wait for the interview for a U.S. visa for academic studies (F-1) in Pristina?

In 15 days. The published wait for F, M and J interviews in Pristina, when last updated on October 21, 2026.21

Can I apply in Skopje or Tirana instead?

Generally no. Apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country of your nationality or where you live, and be able to show you live there if that is why you apply there. Elsewhere it may be more difficult to qualify, and the fee is not refunded or transferred.27

How early can I apply for a U.S. student visa (F-1/M-1)?

Up to 365 days before your course starts, as a new student. You may not enter the United States more than 30 days before the start date; to arrive earlier you need a separate visitor (B) visa. Continuing students may get the visa at any time while enrolled.5

Which documents do I need for a U.S. student visa (F-1/M-1)?

Your passport, the DS-160 confirmation page, the fee receipt if you paid before the interview, and your Form I-20, signed by you and your school official. The officer may also ask for your transcripts, diplomas or certificates, the test scores your school requires, proof that you will leave after your studies, and how you will pay your education, living and travel costs.5

How do I check the status of my U.S. visa application?

On the State Department’s Visa Status Check, at ceac.state.gov. Choose your visa type, then enter your passport number and the first five letters of your surname.28

Can anyone guarantee a U.S. visa?

No. Any claim that someone can guarantee a visa is fraudulent. A consular officer decides at the interview whether you qualify.29

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Official sources

Every fact on this page comes from an official page. Last checked on . Rules change.

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  2. 2Fees for Visa Servicestravel.state.gov, last read October 11, 2026
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  7. 7Paying the I-901 SEVIS Feestudyinthestates.dhs.gov, last read October 28, 2026
  8. 89 FAM 402.5 Students and Exchange Visitors - F, M, and J Visasfam.state.gov, last read October 28, 2026
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  18. 18Student Visatravel.state.gov, last read October 11, 2026
  19. 19DHL Express Kosovo: Help and Supportmydhl.express.dhl, last read October 14, 2026
  20. 20USTravelDocswww.ustraveldocs.com, last read October 12, 2026
  21. 21Global Visa Wait Timestravel.state.gov, last read November 3, 2026
  22. 22Other U.S. Student Visasj1visa.state.gov, last read October 23, 2026
  23. 23Policy Manual Volume 2, Part F, Chapter 6 - Employmentwww.uscis.gov, last read October 28, 2026
  24. 24Policy Manual Volume 2, Part F, Chapter 5 - Practical Trainingwww.uscis.gov, last read October 28, 2026
  25. 25Full Course of Studystudyinthestates.dhs.gov, last read October 28, 2026
  26. 26Policy Manual Volume 2, Part F, Chapter 8 - Change of Status, Extension of Stay, and Length of Staywww.uscis.gov, last read October 28, 2026
  27. 27Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in their Country of Residencetravel.state.gov, last read October 11, 2026
  28. 28Visa Status Checkceac.state.gov, last read October 15, 2026
  29. 29U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQxk.usembassy.gov, last read October 11, 2026
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  31. 31The A Company: the f-1-academic servicetheacompany.ai, last read November 2, 2026