Preparation file

Preparing for Pristina

Kosovo is outside Schengen but its currency is the euro. The population is young, many people speak Turkish and visitors are met warmly. The order of the Serbian border crossing matters. What follows applies across the whole country.

Last updated: 2026-08

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Everyday etiquette

All of Kosovo

Hospitality is strong and offers come often. Mosques and churches expect covered clothing. Many people speak Turkish and the interest in visitors is genuine.

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Getting around and the border

All of Kosovo

Distances are short and travel between cities is by coach. If you are crossing into Serbia, the order of entry and exit needs thinking through in advance.

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Money and cards

All of Kosovo

The currency is the euro, although the country is not in the EU. Cards work in city centers, but it is a cash-heavy country.

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Practical notes

All of Kosovo

Sockets are type C/F at 230 V. Ask locally about tap water; bottled water is everywhere. Pharmacies are marked "BARNATORE" or "FARMACI".

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In an emergency

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Emergency call: 112One number for police, ambulance and fire. It works across the region and follows the same standard as in Türkiye.
Reporting a theft: A report at a police stationAn insurance claim does not move without this formal document. On a group tour, do it with your tour leader.
Pharmacy: BARNATORE / FARMACILarger cities have one open at night; the rota is posted at the door.
Lost passport: Your country's missionReport the loss to the police first, then apply to your mission. On a group tour, tell your tour leader immediately.

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Phrases worth knowing

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