Kosovo
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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For travelsecurity insurancereasons, could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises advises against all but essential travel
to:
the municipalities of Zvečan, ZupinZubin Potok and Leposavic, and Leposavic
- the northern part of the city of Mitrovica
Mitrovica. See Northern Kosovo
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For travelsecurity insurancereasons, could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises advises against all but essential travel
the municipalities of Zvečan, ZupinZubin Potok and Leposavic, and Leposavic
- the northern part of the city of Mitrovica
FCDO advisesBefore againstyou alltravel, butcheck essentialthe travel‘Entry torequirements’ thesection municipalitiesfor ofKosovo’s Zvečan,current Zubinentry Potokrestrictions and Leposavic,requirements. andThese themay northernchange partwith oflittle warning. Monitor this advice for the citylatest ofupdates Mitrovica.and stay in contact with your travel provider.
ThisIf isyou dueplan to violentpass incidentsthrough andanother heightenedcountry tensionsto inreturn theseto areas.the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
FindIt outis more about whyimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s advisesguidance againston foreign travel insurance.
Before
Protests have the potential to turn violent. You should take care if you travelsee large crowds gathering during heightened political tensions. Check local media, consult hotel receptions for advice and regularly review information on this site for updates.
NoIn travelthe canpast be12 guaranteedmonths safe.there Readhave allbeen violent clashes in the advicenorth of Kosovo and incidents involving grenades and vehicle explosions in thisnorthern guideMitrovica. Be cautious and anyavoid specificpublic travelgatherings, adviceparticularly thataround appliesthe toAusterlitz you:Bridge area which separates Mitrovica north and south.
- women
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carryoutattacksinKosovo.Attackscouldbeindiscriminate,includinginplacesvisitedbyforeigners,largepublicgatheringsculturaltravelevents.Terroristsmaytargetreligioussites,includingchurches.SeeTerrorism
Travel
High insurancelevels of air pollution can occur in Kosovo. See Health
IfIt’s possible to travel from Serbia into Kosovo, and back again. You’ll probably encounter problems entering Serbia from Kosovo if your passport shows you chooseentered Kosovo directly from anywhere else other than Serbia. If tensions rise in the north it’s better to travel,avoid researchborder yourcrossing destinationsGates 1 and get31 appropriate(Leposavic traveland insuranceZubin Potok) See Northern Kosovo.
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Update history
2025-12-10 12:58
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-07-08 12:50
Removal of information about the temporary closure of the Hani i Elezit / Blace border crossing between Kosovo and North Macedonia.
2025-07-07 22:37
Information about the temporary closure of the Hani i Elezit / Blace border crossing between Kosovo and North Macedonia (Summary Page)
2025-06-04 17:08
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-08-29 11:27
Clarification on areas that the FCDO already advises against all but essential travel (‘Warnings and insurance’, ‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-08-13 12:51
Updated information on wildfires (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-12 14:00
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-06-26 15:21
Information about possible difficulties at border crossings between Serbia and Kosovo (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-22 10:50
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-20 14:06
Information on roadblocks at a number of border crossings between Kosovo and Serbia (‘Summary’ page).
2023-06-07 10:03
Updated information on lifting of all of the requirements that were in place in relation to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’ page).
2023-05-02 10:37
The government of Kosovo has lifted all of the requirements that were in place in relation to Covid-19 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-12-29 12:33
Updated information on border crossings in northern Kosovo (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-12-28 15:22
Updated information on border crossings in northern Kosovo (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-12-15 12:23
Updated information on the situation in northern Kosovo (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-08-10 13:36
Updated information on local restrictions and self-isolation requirements if you test positive for COVID-19 in Kosovo. Updated information on vaccination requirements for entry (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-03-08 12:26
Update on COVID-19 restrictions in Kosovo (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-02-28 17:12
Updated information on restrictions for public places and services and entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page)