Travel advice for Kosovo.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Kosovo.

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Euro (EUR)

  • For ATM cash withdrawals

  • For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

  • For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Further Information

Credit cards

 

  • Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

ATM Search

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

Capital

Pristina

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

National language

Official language

  • Albanian

  • Serbian

Language capabilities

German, English, Italian and French

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Adrian Krasniqi 11, 10060 Pristina
Tel. +381 38 248 088 / +381 38 248 089

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Security

  • Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.

  • Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

Special legal regulations

  • Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

  • Das Justizwesen ist noch im Aufbau begriffen. Eine Geltendmachung von Rechten vor einem Gericht ist daher nur beschränkt möglich.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.

  • International driver's licence recommended.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 3 months or more after end of stay.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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