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Kosovo Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
The following items can be freely imported into the country by travellers aged 17 years or over.
- The following items can be freely imported into the country by travellers aged 17 years or over.
- 200 cigarettes or
- 50 cigars or
- 100 cigarillos or
- 250 grammes of smoking tobacco
- 1 Litre distilled alcoholic beverages over 22%vol
- litres still wine
- 50 grammes perfume
- All required medicinal products
- Sporting, camping and electronic equipment
- Sums of money greater than 10,000 Euros will need to be declared at the customs department when entering or leaving the country.
- Illegal drugs
- Guns, explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant products – unless permission has been obtained
- Animal and animal products – unless permission has been obtained
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- Only NATO – KFOR military personnel are authorised to import weapons into the country. All other weapons are prohibited from entry.
- Plant and plant products entering the country will need to be accompanied by a • Phytosanitary Certificate proving the plants lack of harmful organisms.
- Any cats and dogs being imported into the country will require a veterinarian health certificate proving the animals are in a healthy physical condition prior to entry.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Illegal drugs
- Guns, explosives and ammunition
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Plant and plant products – unless permission has been obtained
- Animal and animal products – unless permission has been obtained
- Counterfeit money and goods
- Pornographic material
- No information available
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Kosovo
Basic security information for travelers to Kosovo
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Kosovo
- Although water inside the main cities is chlorinated, travellers entering the country are still advised to stick to bottled water where possible and to make sure that any natural water is thoroughly boiled before consumption. Milk and dairy products are generally safe to eat but should be checked beforehand. Meat, fish and vegetables should be safe to consume but should be well cooked and served boiling hot to be sure. Food and drink served from vendors should be treated with caution.
- Additional diseases present throughout the country include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Diphtheria and TB. Travellers to Kosovo are advised to obtain all necessary vaccinations prior to entering the country and to take great care when drinking the native water in rural or isolated areas.
- Tick- borne encephalitis is present in forested sections whilst Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), is endemic. The risk of infection is notably higher during the spring and summer months in rural areas close to Central Kosovo but other sections of the country could be affected. All foreign visitors to the region are strongly advised to obtain large sums of insect repellent for defence and to seek out immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.
- Blood related diseases including HIV and Hepatitis B are present and all travellers to the country should exercise great care when dealing with bloody or dirty needles or when engaging in sexual activity during their visit.
- Travellers to the country are advised against any contact with wild dogs or other animals whose bites might contain Rabies. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek out medical assistance to check for any signs of infection.
- Weather conditions inside the country can vary greatly depending on the time of year and all travellers should check the predicted temperature and environment prior to arriving inside the country. Visitors suffering from respiratory or other physical ailments should take an emergency health kit with them in the event of an emergency.
- The local health system is reported to be seriously underfunded and medical facilities are limited. Rare or important medicines may be hard and expensive to obtain and travellers should keep a backup medical kit with them at all times. Any visitor to the country should obtain complete health and travel insurance prior to beginning their journey and an emergency air evacuation to a nearby country might be required in the event of a serious accident or illness.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Kosovo
- Since obtaining its political independence in 2008, Kosovo remains a potentially dangerous country to visit with incidents of ethnic violence reported in many sections of the country. Travel to the North Mitrovica region is currently not advised owing to the high potential for violence and any foreign visitor travelling near this area should exercise considerable caution at all times.
- Incidents of street crime have been reported in many of the main cities inside the country and all travellers should keep their passport and other valuables in a safe and secure location and avoid any obvious displays of affluence which could serve to attract unwanted attention. Passports and other vital documents should be photocopied prior to your arrival in the event of an accident or emergency. All travellers should also avoid any areas of high poverty and keep to well lit public areas after dark.
- Armed inter-ethnic conflict often erupts in the northern sections of the country but might spread to other sections. All travellers to Kosovo are strongly advised to avoid any large demonstrations or protests which could quickly turn violent and should stay informed regarding the current social and political situation both before and throughout the duration of their visit.
- Travellers visiting the border with Albania should be wary of the potential danger from mines and other unexploded ordnance left over from the 1999 conflict. Visitors are urged to stick to the main routes throughout the country and should immediately report any suspicious looking obstacles to the police or the security services.
- UK visitors to Kosovo can drive around the country on a UK driving licence but will need to obtain vehicle registration / ownership documents and a locally valid insurance policy. Travellers will not be able to enter Serbia from Kosovo unless via a third country such as Montenegro or Macedonia or with a valid Serbian entry stamp.
- The road standards are considered quite poor throughout the country and traveller to the region should exercise extreme caution when driving down the unsafe roads. Much of the roads are poorly lit and travel late at night is not advised. Fuel is available but could be limited and roads may become impassable during heavy weather. Foreign drivers should keep a close eye on the local weather conditions and check with local authorities before attempting any journeys in treacherous weather conditions.
- Photos of important government, military and religious sites are banned and can be legally removed by the security services. Pictures taken of local everyday inhabitants may cause unease and permission should always be requested beforehand out of common decency. Strongly held religious or political views should be discussed with care whilst in public.
- Visitors to the country should adopt a conservative attitude when in public and avoid dressing and behaving in a manner which could serve to attract attention. Drugs related offences are treated harshly and drink driving should never be attempted. Whilst homosexuality is not formally outlawed inside this country, it is still far from considered acceptable behaviour and any same sex couples visiting the country are strongly urged to avoid any public displays of affection which could potentially lead to trouble.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Kosovo Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+ 381–38-540-350 / +381–38-542-411
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