Exercise increased caution in Kosovo due to risk of unrest and terrorism.
Exercise increased caution in Kosovo due to risk of unrest and terrorism.
Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Reconsider travel to North Kosovo area due to risk of unrest.
Advisory summary
Unrest
Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. They may disrupt transportation and other essential services.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the Balkans region, including Kosovo. Visit the U.S. Department of State's Kosovo country reports on terrorism to learn more[MA1] [CU2] .
Risk in specific areas
Level 3 - Reconsider Travel
North Kosovo
Reconsider travel to North Kosovo area including North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan due to risk of unrest.
- Due to ethnic tensions, these areas have a potential risk of violent civil unrest.
- Demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. They may disrupt transportation and other essential services.
- The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the north of Kosovo. U.S. government employee travel to North Mitrovica, Leposavic, Zubin Potok, and Zvecan is restricted.
- Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
If you decide to travel to Kosovo:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
- Review the Country Security Report for Kosovo.
- Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
- Have a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S.
government help. - Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations
- Check local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.
- Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the [GR7] latest Travel Health Information for Kosovo.
- Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
- We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coveragoff