Kosovo citizens can now travel visa-free to most Schengen countries, marking a significant development for the country. While Spain initially did not allow entry, it has now recognized Kosovo's passport, enabling visa-free travel to Spain. This move has elevated Kosovo's passport ranking globally, surpassing several other countries. The UK has also committed to assisting Kosovo in security and economic development. Despite not recognizing Kosovo, several EU countries, including Spain, recognize its passport, allowing visa-free travel.
Clarification: ๐ช๐ธ Spain still has not recognized Kosovo, although it recognizes Kosovo's passport. ๐ฌ๐ท ๐ท๐ด ๐ธ๐ฐ ๐จ๐พ are the other EU countries that don't recognize Kosovo but do recognize its passport. https://t.co/Gr9MwtuEzR
๐ช๐ธ๐ฝ๐ฐ Spain has recognized the passport of Kosovo. Kosovo citizens can now travel to Spain visa free. Source: @EUHomeAffairs / Kosovo govt
๐ช๐ธ๐ฝ๐ฐ Spain is reportedly allowing citizens of Kosovo to enter the country following Schengen visa liberalization, despite "not recognizing" Kosovo and its passport. This information comes from the Spanish Embassy in Skopje's response to a Kosovar citizen. https://t.co/1u6lvNe2Pf
๐ฌ๐ง๐ฝ๐ฐ UK to assist Kosovo in security and economic development. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron announced this commitment during his visit to Kosovo, marking his first trip of the New Year. https://t.co/gHqbtiShMx
๐ฝ๐ฐ Kosovo's passport, once among the worst globally, has soared to the 55th position following visa liberalization with Schengen countries. For travel in Europe, it now ranks higher than the passports of ๐น๐ท ๐ท๐บ ๐จ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ณ.
Kosovo passport holders can now travel to the EU visa-free https://t.co/PtKptuJZKz https://t.co/bnLyznjyiX
The European Union has introduced a visa-free travel with Kosovo Citizens of the partially recognized Republic of Kosovo from January 1 received the right of visa-free entry to the Schengen zone - it unites almost all the countries of the European Union and several other states.โฆ https://t.co/shm1pPoVqO
A long-awaited European Unionโs visa liberalization scheme allowing #Kosovo nationals to travel to #Europeโs borderless zone without a #visa comes into force with the first travelers hailing it as a great relief. https://t.co/gjmEKz8TOa
A long-awaited European Union visa liberalization scheme allowing Kosovo nationals to travel to Europe's borderless zone without a visa came into force, with the first travelers hailing it as a great relief. https://t.co/mp20LbS3fJ https://t.co/ZtBGrjvO4D
๐ฝ๐ฐ 2024 began with three positive developments for Kosovo: - Kosovo citizens can now travel visa free to Schengen countries - Serbia recognizes Kosovo car plates featuring state symbols - For the first time since the war, the Serb-majority north of Kosovo will start payingโฆ
Spain is the only Schengen country that does not allow Kosovo citizens to enter despite visa liberalization. https://t.co/Whf7EgopiB
Kosovars celebrate joining Europe's visa free Schengen zone https://t.co/98l4vyLvIb https://t.co/MUooMULu2U
Kosovo citizens can enter the EU without a visa starting with January 1. Congratulations! ๐โ๏ธ
Kosovo citizen can enter the EU without a visa starting with January 1. Congratulations! ๐โ๏ธ
๐จ The first Kosovar has entered EU without a Visa. Source: Koha https://t.co/CAirOJEDd6