CHANGE IN BORDER DOCUMENT REQUIRMENTS

The UNMIK Border Police have changed the document requirements for Kosovo residents traveling between Kosovo and Albania.

Effective immediately, Kosovo residents may use the Cafa Morina, Cafa Prushit, and Vrbnica border crossing points with Albania after presenting a current, valid, government-issued ID card. This change is in response to the announcement by the Albanian government that Kosovars will not need a passport to enter Albania during the tourist season. This change is in effect until the date the Albanian government suspends their tourist-season policy.

This change does not apply to people traveling via Pristina Airport, even those using the direct flight to Tirana. Various international agreements require UNMIK to ensure that passengers exiting Kosovo by air have a valid passport or Travel Document.

Barry FLETCHER
Deputy Chief of Press and Public Information

Robert CHALMAN
Border Police Press Officer

Office of Press and Public Information
UNMIK Police HQ, Pristina

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For additional information, contact the UNMIK Police Office of Press and Public Information at Police MHQ in Pristina: Tel. (381)-38-504-604-5071, FAX 5073,
or the Border Police Press Office at ext. 5210, FAX 5209.