Following the European Union, Switzerland announced its intention to abolish visas for those arriving from Kosovo from 1 January 2024. A corresponding change was made in the legislation on entry into the country and issuing visas. TASS in relation to the Federal Council of the country.
According to officials, from 1 January Kosovo citizens wishing to make a short trip within the Schengen area will no longer need a visa.
“Switzerland will also implement this new regime. On 17 May, the Federal Council adopted a corresponding amendment to the regulation on the entry and issuance of visas.
Currently, it is emphasized that Kosovo “complies with the conditions of security, border control and migration management”, so in April the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union It is cancelled Visa regime for Kosovars with biometric passports traveling to Schengen countries for up to 90 days. Visa requirement is maintained for those traveling to work.
Serbia’s Autonomous Region of Kosovo and Metohija unilaterally declared independence in 2008. More than half of the 193 UN countries, including the Russian Federation, India and China, oppose recognition of Kosovo.