Kosovo
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Zvečan, Zupin Potok and Leposavic, and areas of Mitrovica north of the river Ibar
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the municipalities of Zvečan, Zubin Potok and Leposavic, and areas of Mitrovica north of the river Ibar.
This is due to violent incidents and heightened tensions in these areas.
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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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)