Kosovo travel advice

Most visits are trouble-free. However, it is advised to exercise caution when travelling to Kosovo.

On 17 February 2008 the Government of Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. The overall security situation remains calm, though there is an increased risk of sporadic incidents and a high likelihood of political protests.

Visitors should remain alert at all times and take particular care to avoid public gatherings, political rallies, protests and polling stations, and pay close attention to local media reports.

On 19 February 2008 angry mobs attacked the police and customs border posts Leposavic and Zubni Potok municipalities (Northern Kosovo). You should exercise extreme caution when travelling to Leposavic, Zubin Potok and Zvecan municipalities and North Mitrovica (Northern Kosovo).

The Serbian authorities will not allow you to travel into Serbia from Kosovo unless you began your journey in Serbia and are returning there directly. Following the declaration of independence by Kosovo, crossing of the land border between Serbia and Kosovo may be problematic or subject to demonstrations and protests.

There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.There are still residual mines and other unexploded ordnance in some areas of Kosovo.

You should carry your passport at all times for identification purposes.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel