COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Kosovo (10 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside of Kosovo are allowed.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All foreign travellers arriving in Kosovo from countries where the risk of COVID-19 is considered as “high”, according to the official ECDC list, must present an RT-PCR negative test, obtained no more than 72 hours before arrival. The official ECDC list is updated every two weeks and can be found here.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers from the following countries who arrive without a certificate for a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival are asked to self isolate for seven days: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain or the United Kingdom.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• International flights have resumed for all travellers.

• The Pristina International Airport is open to all travellers.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Kosovo land borders are open.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• The government has imposed a curfew in high-risk municipalities between 19:00 and 05:00. People are forbidden to be outside their home except for an emergency during this period. There are 18 high risk municipalities: Pristina, Fushë-Kosova/Kosovo-Polje, Gjilan/Gnjilane, Obiliq/Obilic, Gjakova, Stimlje/Shtime, Podujeva/Podujevo, Peja/Pec, Ferizaj/Urosevac, South Mitrovica, Vucitrn/Vushtrri, Lipjan, Vitia/Vitina, Zvecan, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, North Mitrovica and Kamenica.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• People more than 65 years of age are allowed to leave their house only between 06:00 and 10:00 and between 16:00 and 19:00.

• Face masks and social distancing are required in public.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks required.

• Kosovo is divided into 3 risk category areas. Individuals in a high risk area may not move from their area after the curfew goes in to effect.

• Inter-city public transport is currently operating at a reduced level.

• Public transportation, including taxi services, is operating with social distancing regulations and with reduced capacity.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Shopping centres are open between 05:00 and 21:00.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants may operate between 05:00 and 21:00.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars and cafes may open between 05:00 and 21:00.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums, galleries, and cultural centres can open.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Concerts and other cultural events are allowed; however, the venues must be at one-third of their capacity, and no more than 50 people are permitted in sporting activities.

• Public gatherings have been restricted to five people.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Masks are required both inside and outside.

Other

• All higher education institutions, both private and public, must conduct all teaching online.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

• Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

• Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

• Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

• Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring