Kosovo: entry and exit regulations
Formalities, visas
Entry into Kosovo is visa-free both by land and by air. Since no entry stamps are issued by the Serbian authorities at the administrative border between Kosovo and Serbia, leaving Kosovo via Serbia is only possible if the entry has been made by land via Serbia beforehand and the total travel time does not exceed 3 months. Staying in or transit through Serbia without a regular entry stamp constitutes a violation of Serbian immigration law and can lead to arrest.
Issuing of visas in Germany
If a visa is required, it can be obtained as follows:
Embassy Taubertstrasse 18 14193 Berlin Tel: +49 – (0) 30 – 8 95 77 00
Fax: +49 – (0) 30 – 82 5 22 06
Issuing visas in Austria and Switzerland
See under Representations of Serbia in Austria and Representations of Serbia in Switzerland. Importing
and exporting foreign currency
There is no limit to the amount of cash that can be imported into Kosovo. However, an amount equivalent to over 2,000 euros must be declared upon entry.
Import and export of
goods Only goods for personal use may be imported into Kosovo. Hunting and sporting weapons may not be imported. People under the age of 17 are not allowed to import alcohol or tobacco products. An import duty of 26.5% is levied on the import of vehicles and technical equipment, unless they are humanitarian donations that have been registered with UNMIK.
Kosovo: arrival and transport
How do you get to Kosovo?
The easiest and fastest way to get to Kosovo is by plane. It is also possible to travel by car, which from Germany should be quite long and stressful.
Travel in the country
Railway
The small railway network of Kosovo is only used industrially.
Bus
Local public transport is organized privately with buses and minibuses.
Roads
The main roads in Kosovo have now been restored, but the general road condition in Kosovo is still poor.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful. However, you should definitely negotiate the fare with the driver before starting your journey.
Traffic rules
To avoid trouble with the police or even the courts, drivers should strictly adhere to the traffic regulations in force in the country. Regardless of the information given here, it is advisable to obtain more detailed information from ADAC, AvD or the Serbian traffic clubs.
Top speeds
- Urban: In built-up areas there is a speed limit of 60 km/h.
- Country roads: There is a speed limit of 80 km/h on country roads.
- Motorways: There is a speed limit of 100 km/h on motorways.
In addition, it is of course necessary to pay attention to the current local speed limits, which are indicated by traffic signs.
Blood alcohol limit
The official blood alcohol limit in Kosovo for drivers of motor vehicles is 0.5.
International license plate
According to Abbreviationfinder, the international license plate of Kosovo has been the abbreviation of Republic of Kosovo since December 6, 2010:
| RKS |
Kosovo: Embassy and Consulates
Visit Countryaah for a full list of Kosovo embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of Kosovo in Germany
The building of the embassy of Kosovo is in Wallstrasse near Fischerinsel in the Berlin Mitte district. If you want to visit the embassy by public transport, you can use the U-Banlinie 2 – Bahnhof “Märkisches Museum” or the bus line 265. Both stops are less than 50 meters from the embassy.
The Chinese embassy, the Australian embassy and the embassies of Cyprus and Angola are usually located in Wallstrasse.
Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Berlin
10179 Berlin
Wallstrasse 65
Tel: 0049 – (0) 30- 2 40 47 69 0
Fax: 0049 – (0) 30- 2 40 47 69 29
E-Mail: embassy.germany@ks-gov. net
Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo
Rudolfstrasse 13-17
60327 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: 0049 – (0) 69-27 13 39 20
Fax: 0049 – (0) 69-27 13 39 229
German representations in Kosovo
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Pristina
Azem Jashanica 17, Dragodan II
10000 Pristina
Tel: 00381 – 38 – 25 45 00
Fax: 00381 – 38 – 25 45 36
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.pristina.diplo.de
Austrian representations in Kosovo
Embassy of the Republic of Austria in Pristina
Ahmet Krasniqi 22, Dragodan I
10000 Pristina
Tel: 00381 – 38 – 24 92 84
Fax: 00381 – 38 – 24 92 85
Email: [email protected]
Representations of Kosovo in Austria
Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Vienna
Goldeggasse 2/13
1040 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – (0) 1 – 504 74 00
Fax: 0043 – (0) 1 – 504 74 00 20
E-Mail: [email protected]
Swiss representations in Kosovo
Embassy of Switzerland in Pristina
Adrian Krasniqi 11
10060 Pristina
Tel: 00381 – 38 – 248 088/-089/-090
Fax: 00381 – 38 – 248 078
Email: [email protected]
Web: http: // www.eda.admin.ch/pristina
Representations of Kosovo in Switzerland
Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Bern
Amthausgasse 3
3011 Bern
Tel: 0041 – (0) 31 – 310 06 90
Fax: 0041 – (0) 31 – 310 06 91
Email: [email protected]
Consulates
Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo
Rue de la Servette 93
1202 Geneva
Tel: 0041 – (0) 22/734 27 34
Fax: 0041 – (0) 22/734 27 32
Email: [email protected]
Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo
Hohlstrasse 610
8048 Zurich
Tel: 0041 – (0) 43/343 01 71
Fax: 0041 – (0) 43/343 01 73
Email: [email protected]
Kosovo: Travel Medicine and Warnings
Infectious Diseases
In Kosovo, with a few exceptions, infectious diseases that are widespread in Germany or Central and Northern Europe are not to be expected:
- Malaria, there is no risk of malaria in the country.
- Amoebic dysentery
- Bacterial agitation
- Lyme disease, as a result of tick bites
- Cholera, an infection risk only exists for travelers who can come into contact with contaminated water or contaminated food
- Intestinal infections from contaminated food or water, including amoeba, lamblia, salmonella, shigella and worm infestation, as well as all kinds of viruses and bacteria
- Early summer meningo encephalitis (TBE), mainly as a result of tick bites
- Hepatitis A and B, infection with hepatitis B, is only to be expected in people who can come into contact with blood or in those who seek sexual contact.
- Kala Azar disease
- Leishmaniasis Disease
- Polio, polio
- tetanus
- rabies
- Tularemia
- Typhoid fever, an infection risk only exists for travelers who come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food
Vaccination recommendations
When traveling to Kosovo, the same vaccinations are recommended as at home:
- Cholera, but only among travelers who can come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food
- Diphtheria, a vaccination against diphtheria should always exist in your home country
- Early Summer Meningo Encephalitis (TBE)
- Hepatitis A and B, vaccination against hepatitis B, is only required for people who may come into contact with blood or for those who seek sexual contact.
- Polio, polio, a vaccination against polio should always exist, also in the home country
- Tetanus, a vaccination against tetanus should always exist in the home country
- Rabies, but only in high-risk travelers who can come into contact with the vector animals
- Typhoid, but only in travelers who may come into contact with polluted water or contaminated food
Compulsory vaccination
There are no vaccination requirements when entering or staying in Kosovo.
Hazards and current warning notices
Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany
Citizens’ Service
Phone: 0049 – (0) 30 – 5000 – 2000
Fax: 0049 – (0) 30 – 5000 – 51000
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
Kosovo: Currency and Shopping
The national currency of Kosovo is the euro.
The following banknotes are valid and in circulation in the country:
- 5
- 10
- 20th
- 50
- 100
- 200
- 500 euro
Bank opening times
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Sunday: closed
Shop
Shop opening times
As a rule, shops are open from Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., sometimes until 11 p.m.
Inexpensive or country-specific goods, souvenirs
The main souvenirs are beautiful silver work that is very filigree. In addition, handicrafts, musical instruments and wine are country-specific goods.
