Over 57 percent of Kosovars have claimed to borrow from family members to travel, a study says.

By 1 January 2024, Kosovo citizens will be able to move without visas to the Schengen area.

But there are some rules that must be observed during the trip to European countries.

From the moment of arriving at the first border point, Kosovars must also present some evidence, and one of them is financial, depending on two factors: first it depends on the number of days they will stay and the state they visit, and then on whether they will stay in charge of a hotel/apartment or relatives.

If citizens say they will stay with relatives by offering their address and contact, depending on which state they visit, the amount of resources is about 30 to 50 euros per day per person.

Whether they claim they will stay at a hotel or apartment or any other pay accommodation, depending on which state they visit, the amount of resources that should be provided as financial evidence is about 50 euros per day and 100 euros per person.

Services from friends or family members can be verified by direct contact with the host by telephone or by verifying their address through the police.

Many of the Kosovars are waiting to visit European countries, as are their relatives.

But do they have enough money to meet the European Union criteria for the possession of certain amounts of money when they travel?

The chairman of the Kosovo Business League, Besart Dreselj, for Klonkosova. tv has indicated that according to a study they have done, interested in releasing Kosovo are about 34 percent of the workforce.

“After a study we have done as the League of Kosovo Business, interested in releasing Kosovo are about 34 percent of the workforce. Of this figure, the largest number is from the fields of construction, gastronomial, and commercial centers. So these three sectors are expected to be most affected by the lack of labor force, but each sector will be affected by the flow of citizens' movement”, it has indicated.

Meanwhile, in terms of financial terms, he has said that over 57 percent have claimed to borrow from family members to travel.

“As to the financial aspect that must be met as a criterion for free movement, over 57 percent have claimed to borrow from family members to travel, while 23 percent have started saving their salaries for three months to provide income for movement, while 19 percent of respondents have indicated they are in credit to provide the necessary provetreme”, Dress explains.

He has also indicated that they estimate that a considerable portion will be returned after a period of 6 to 10 months.

“We estimate that a significant portion will return after a period of 6-10 months, but the Kosovo government urgently needs to start preparing fiscal reforms and at the same time policies affecting the direct impact of this situation”, it has been expressed.