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Reviewed: 25 February 2008, 17:10 NZDT
Still current at:
04 July 2009
There is some risk to your security in Serbia and we advise caution. A political process involving the Serbian authorities and the local Albanian minority has resulted in an improved security situation in southern Serbia. Events in Kosovo, however, continue to have an impact in South Serbia and in Belgrade and we recommend you check local developments before setting out.
Travellers are advised to avoid demonstrations and public gatherings and exercise caution at all times. Take special care in boundary areas with Kosovo and avoid areas of military activity.
The Serbian government does not recognise entry points from Kosovo or those on Kosovo’s external borders with Albania or the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. For further information, please check the website of the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
There are still residual mines in the area between Presevo Valley and Kosovo. Extra care should be taken in areas bordering Kosovo and you should keep to the main roads.
There is some risk to your security in Kosovo and we advise caution.
The Republic of Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, and there is an increased risk of civil disturbance, especially in northern Kosovo. Travellers are advised to check the security situation, including whether border control points in northern Kosovo are operating, and monitor the media for developments before departure. In the event of a crisis, information will be provided by UNMIK and KFOR on KFOR radio (96.6FM) and on the KFOR website [external link] and UNMIK on-line [external link].
Information concerning movement of persons in and out of Kosovo may be found on the UNMIK on-line website [external link, PDF 179KB]
There are residual mines in border areas with Albania, Dulje Pass area by Prizren and in western and southern parts of the province.
There is no New Zealand representation in Serbia/Kosovo.
New Zealanders are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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