---
title: U.S. I visa for media in Kosovo
url: https://theacompany.ai/visa/usa/i/kosovo
language: en
visa: U.S. visa for media (I)
destination: United States
applying_from: Kosovo
embassy: U.S. Embassy Pristina
last_checked: 2026-10-11
provider: The A Company (private company, not a government service)
government_fee_usd: 185
delivery_eur: 10
service_fee_eur: 55
total_eur: 230
apply_url: https://theacompany.ai/?ask=I%20live%20in%20Kosovo.%20I%20have%20a%20passport%20from%20Kosovo%20and%20no%20other.%20I%20am%20not%20a%20permanent%20resident%20of%20another%20country.%20I%20want%20to%20go%20to%20the%20United%20States.%20Type%20of%20visa%3A%20Child%20of%20an%20I%2C%20foreign%20media%20representative%20or%20spouse%20of%20an%20I%20(I).%20I%20want%20to%20prepare%20my%20application.
contact_url: https://wa.me/38348101040
---

# Apply for a U.S. visa for media (I) in Kosovo

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.

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## What it costs

| Item | Amount | Paid to | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee for the U.S. visa for media (I) | $185 | U.S. Department of State | Paid to the U.S. Department of State, before the interview. Not refunded. [2] |
| DHL's service | €10 | DHL | The passport with the visa delivered home. Only if the visa is approved. [3] |
| The A Company's service | €55 | The A Company | The A Company 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. [23] |
| **Total per applicant** | **€230** | | |

€1 = $1.1195 (2026-10-14): https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html

## How to apply

1. **Fill in the DS-160 application**. The online visa application, at ceac.state.gov. Print its confirmation page and bring it to the interview. https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/ [4]
2. **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. https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-options [2][5][6]
3. **Book the visa appointment**. Book the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina online, on the official appointment site. https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-4 [7]
4. **Prepare the documents for the interview**. Your passport, the DS-160 confirmation and the fee receipt. A journalist under contract or freelance brings the contract of employment; an employee of an independent production company, a journalistic credential. [4]
5. **Attend the interview at the U.S. Embassy in Pristina**. A consular officer interviews you and decides whether you qualify for the media visa: you show that you truly represent a foreign media organization and that your work is essential to it. [4][10]
6. **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. [12]
7. **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][13]
8. **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. [14]
9. **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. [12]

## Ask us about the I visa

- Prepare my application: https://theacompany.ai/?ask=I%20live%20in%20Kosovo.%20I%20have%20a%20passport%20from%20Kosovo%20and%20no%20other.%20I%20am%20not%20a%20permanent%20resident%20of%20another%20country.%20I%20want%20to%20go%20to%20the%20United%20States.%20Type%20of%20visa%3A%20Child%20of%20an%20I%2C%20foreign%20media%20representative%20or%20spouse%20of%20an%20I%20(I).%20I%20want%20to%20prepare%20my%20application.
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/38348101040
- Ask a question first: https://theacompany.ai/

## Questions? Answers.

### Who can get an I visa?

Representatives of the foreign media, such as reporters, film crews and editors, working for a media organization with its home office outside the United States. [4][10][15]

### Can I work as a journalist in America on a visitor visa?

No. Foreign media who will work as journalists in the United States cannot travel on a visitor (B) visa or the Visa Waiver Program. [4]

### Can my spouse and children come with me on an I visa?

Yes. Your spouse and children under 21 may apply for I visas, now or later with a copy of your visa. They cannot work, but they can study without an F-1 visa. [4][10][15]

### How much does the I visa cost in Kosovo?

$185 to the U.S. Department of State, and €10 to DHL to bring your passport home. [2][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. [5][6]

### Is the fee refunded if the visa is refused?

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

### 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. [16]

### 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. [17]

### Does my child need an interview?

Generally yes. Applicants under 14 are no longer exempt from the interview because of their age. [18]

### 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. [19]

### My visa was refused. When can I apply again?

You may reapply. After a refusal under section 214(b), you submit a new application, pay the fee again, and must be able to show significant changes in your circumstances since your last application. [20]

### How long can I stay in the United States?

The border officer decides when you enter. The admitted-until date on your I-94 or admission stamp shows how long you may stay. Not the visa’s expiration date. [21]

## Still have a question?

Ask a question first: https://theacompany.ai/

## Official sources

Every sourced sentence is checked against its page daily; all were last checked by 2026-10-11. The linked page is the authority.

1. The A Company on Google (google.com): https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17562670016065419524
2. Fees for Visa Services (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html
3. Passport/Visa collection locations and timings, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/collection-locations
4. Visas for Members of the Foreign Media, Press, and Radio (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/visas-members-foreign-media-press-radio.html
5. Bank and payment options, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-options
6. Payment locations, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-locations
7. Schedule your appointment, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-4
8. Apply for an expedited appointment, Kosovo (ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/expedited-appointment
9. USTravelDocs (www.ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/journalist-and-media-visa
10. I Representatives of Foreign Media (www.uscis.gov): https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/i-representatives-of-foreign-media
11. U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Visas (xk.usembassy.gov): https://xk.usembassy.gov/visas/
12. Visas for Members of the Foreign Media, Press, and Radio (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/visas-members-foreign-media-press-radio.html
13. DHL Express Kosovo: Help and Support (mydhl.express.dhl): https://mydhl.express.dhl/kv/en/help-and-support.html
14. USTravelDocs (www.ustraveldocs.com): https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-6
15. 9 FAM 402.11, Information Media Representatives - I Visas (fam.state.gov): https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040211.html
16. Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in their Country of Residence (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/adjudicating-niv-applicants-in-their-country-of-residence.html
17. Visa Status Check (ceac.state.gov): https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
18. Interview Waiver Update (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/interview-waiver-update-sept-18-2025.html
19. U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ (xk.usembassy.gov): https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/
20. Visa Denials (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-denials.html
21. What the Visa Expiration Date Means (travel.state.gov): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html
22. The A Company: our numbers (theacompany.ai): https://theacompany.ai/
23. The A Company: the i service (theacompany.ai): https://theacompany.ai/

The A Company is a private company, not a government institution. It does not represent any government, yet.

## More questions, answered in the chat

### How long can I stay on an I visa?

For as long as the media work lasts, a long assignment or a very short project. You need no extension while you keep working for the same employer in the same medium; a new employer or medium needs Form I-539. The visa itself is valid up to 12 months for Kosovo citizens, with multiple entries. (9 FAM 402.11, Information Media Representatives - I Visas: https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM040211.html, 2026-10-28; I Representatives of Foreign Media: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/i-representatives-of-foreign-media, 2026-10-28; Kosovo Reciprocity Schedule: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Kosovo.html, 2026-10-11)

### How much is the I visa fee?

$185 per applicant, the fee for non-petition-based visas, which include I. No employer petition is needed. (Fees for Visa Services: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html, 2026-10-11; 22 CFR 22.1 Schedule of fees for consular services: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-22.1, 2026-10-28)

### I have dual citizenship. Which passport do I use to travel to the United States?

If one of them is a U.S. passport, that one. Every U.S. citizen, dual citizens too, must enter and leave the United States on a U.S. passport. A U.S. citizen is not eligible for a visa. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### Can I fill in the DS-160 in my own language?

No. Every question is answered in English, in English letters. The only exception is your full name in your native alphabet, where it asks for it. (Step 2: Complete the DS-160: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-2, 2026-10-22)

### Can I save the DS-160 and finish it later?

Yes, for 30 days. You can return to a partially completed application for 30 days. The session expires if you stop for more than 20 minutes. (DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html, 2026-10-11; Step 2: Complete the DS-160: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/step-2, 2026-10-22)

### I lost my DS-160 confirmation page. Can I print it again?

Yes. On ceac.state.gov, choose the embassy or consulate where you apply, select “Retrieve Application”, and enter your application ID. From there you can view and print the confirmation page. (DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html, 2026-10-11)

### How long is the paid fee valid?

One year. You can use it to book an appointment within one year of paying. It cannot be transferred to someone else. (Bank and payment options, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/payment-options, 2026-10-22)

### Can I get an earlier appointment for urgent travel?

Yes, you can request one. For an unforeseen travel need, once you have paid the fee for a regular appointment. It depends on availability at the Embassy. (Apply for an expedited appointment, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/expedited-appointment, 2026-10-22)

### Can a company get me an earlier appointment?

No. Everyone books through the Embassy’s appointment system, and no one is given priority. Claims of faster access are fraudulent. (U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ: https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/, 2026-10-11)

### Can a group apply together?

Yes, from 10 people. Non-family groups who must travel together for a specific event can request a group appointment. (Group appointments, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/group-appointments, 2026-10-12)

### Do I bring the whole DS-160 to the interview?

No. Only the confirmation page, with your application ID on it, so the Embassy can retrieve your DS-160. (DS-160: Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html, 2026-10-11)

### What are the photo requirements for a U.S. visa?

2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), in color, in front of a plain white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months, showing how you look now, and without eyeglasses. Glasses are allowed only in rare medical cases, with a statement signed by a medical professional. (Photo Requirements: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html, 2026-10-11; Photo Frequently Asked Questions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/frequently-asked-questions.html, 2026-10-11)

### How long does administrative processing take?

Most cases within 60 days of the interview. You are told at the interview if your application needs it. (U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ: https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/, 2026-10-11)

### My visa was refused under 221(g). What does it mean?

That the officer did not yet have everything needed to decide. You are told which documents are missing and how to send them; send them within 1 year of the refusal, or you must apply again and pay the fee again. Sometimes it means administrative processing instead, and the embassy contacts you when it is done. (Visa Denials: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-denials.html, 2026-10-11)

### How do I get my passport back in Kosovo, and what does it cost?

By DHL, to your address, for €10. If your visa is approved, the passport is mailed to your local address. After the interview you go to the DHL office near the Embassy, give your contact details and pay €10 there, in cash or by card. (Passport/Visa collection locations and timings, Kosovo: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/xk/en/collection-locations, 2026-10-12)

### My passport expired, but the U.S. visa in it is still valid. Do I need a new visa?

No. Travel with both passports, as long as the visa is valid, undamaged, and the right type for your trip. Both passports should be from the same country. Do not move the visa into the new passport: it would no longer be valid. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### My visa expires while I am in the United States. Is that a problem?

No. You may stay until the date on your I-94 or admission stamp, even if the visa expires before then. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### I changed my name. Is my U.S. visa in my old name still valid?

First you need a new passport. When your name legally changes through marriage, divorce, or a court order, you get a new passport, and the State Department then recommends applying for a new visa, to make travel easier. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### My passport with my U.S. visa was lost or stolen. What do I do?

Report it to the police, then email the U.S. embassy or consulate that issued the visa. Your own country’s embassy replaces the passport. A U.S. visa cannot be replaced inside the United States: you apply in person at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, with a written account of the loss and the police report. If you are in the United States, you may stay until the date on your I-94. (Lost and Stolen Passports, Visas, and Arrival/Departure Records (Form I-94): https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/lost-stolen-visas.html, 2026-10-11)

### There is a mistake on my U.S. visa. What do I do?

Contact the nonimmigrant visa section of the embassy or consulate that issued it. Check the visa as soon as you receive it: everything on it should match your passport. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### Does a U.S. visa guarantee entry into the United States?

No. A visa lets you travel to a U.S. port of entry and ask to be admitted. A CBP officer there decides whether you enter. (About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11; What the Visa Expiration Date Means: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html, 2026-10-11)

### Can I extend my stay in the United States?

Yes, by applying to USCIS on Form I-539 or I-129, depending on your visa, at least 45 days before the date on your I-94. USCIS extends the stay, not the visa; a visa is applied for at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Some cannot extend, such as those admitted in transit (C), as crew (D), or as a fiancé(e) (K). (What the Visa Expiration Date Means: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html, 2026-10-11; Extend Your Stay: https://www.uscis.gov/visit-the-united-states/extend-your-stay, 2026-10-15; About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### I am in the United States as a visitor. Can I change to student status there?

Yes, you can apply to USCIS before your authorized stay expires. Do not start school until USCIS approves the change. Some cannot change, such as those admitted in transit (C), as crew (D), or as a fiancé(e) (K). (Change My Nonimmigrant Status: https://www.uscis.gov/visit-the-united-states/change-my-nonimmigrant-status, 2026-10-15)

### I did not turn in my paper I-94 when I left. What do I do?

Visitors no longer fill in a paper I-94: CBP takes arrivals and departures from electronic travel records, and records a departure by air or sea from the carrier’s passenger list. If you were given a paper I-94, it should be handed to the airline, the Canadian border agency (CBSA), or CBP when you leave; if you did not, see CBP’s website. (Arrival/Departure Forms: I-94: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94, 2026-10-15; About Visas - The Basics: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html, 2026-10-11)

### Can The A Company guarantee my visa?

No. Nobody can: a consular officer interviews you and decides whether you qualify. (U.S. Embassy in Kosovo: Nonimmigrant Visa FAQ: https://xk.usembassy.gov/frequently-asked-questions-nonimmigrant-visa/, 2026-10-11)