Working in Kosovo
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Kosovo
130
Terminology
In
Kosovo
, the term "occupational therapist" is also referred to as English: Ergotherapist Albanian: Ergoterapeut
Main language(s) spoken in Kosovo
Albanian
Other languages commonly spoken in Kosovo
Turkish, English, Serbian
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Not Required
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
An Occupational Therapist/Ergotherapist should be registered in The Kosova Chamber of Nurses and Other Health Professions, to be licensed and start practicing.
Address: Holger Petersen, Prishtinë 10000
https://www.oik-ks.org/ (External) ↗
Address: Holger Petersen, Prishtinë 10000
https://www.oik-ks.org/ (External) ↗
It is compulsory to join the Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy in order to practice as an occupational therapist
Yes
Practicing Requirements
Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice
Yes
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Albanian
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Occupational Therapists/Ergotherapists that want to be employed in Kosovo, can contact our Institute for more information about employment through our email: [email protected]
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
For most of the countries there are no visa requirements, however if an Occupational Therapist/ Ergotherapist wants to start working/practicing in Kosovo they must contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs for further information, which documents they need, and for how long they'll be working in Kosovo.
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Kosovo
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy and was last updated on 14th July 2025. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Definition of Occupational Therapy in Kosovo
Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy's definition of occupational therapy in own language
Ergoterapia është profesion shëndetësor që ndihmon individët të marrin pjesë në aktivitetet e përditshme që janë të rëndësishme për ta. Ajo mbështet fëmijët dhe të rriturit që përballen me vështirësi fizike, mendore apo zhvillimore, për të përmirësuar pavarësinë, funksionimin dhe përfshirjen e tyre në jetë dhe në shoqëri.
Instituti Kosovar i Ergoterapise / Kosovo Institute of Ergotherapy's definition of occupational therapy in English
Occupational therapy is a health profession that helps individuals participate in everyday activities that are important to them. It supports children and adults who face physical, mental, or developmental challenges to improve their independence, functioning, and inclusion in life and society.
Definition date: June 2025
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Kosovo
1