Kosovo: Payment methods & tips

All continents Europe Kosovo

Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Euro (EUR)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

ATM Search

Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Euro EUR

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Export local currency
unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared

Export foreign currency
unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

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

Find out more about Travel

Transfer money worldwide with Send.

Send is the convenient and reliable money transfer service: you can send money quickly and securely to your relatives and friends abroad using your smartphone.

More about Send

Currency
EUR

Send money from
Mastercard card

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.

Travel advice for Kosovo.