After EU, Israel cuts Kosovo visas

The news has been made known by the Israeli Embassy in Pristina, where it says Ambassador Tamar Ziv will also be present.

We have the pleasure of inviting you to tomorrow's reception organised by Her Honor. Tamar Ziv, Israeli State Ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo, with what cases we will mark Israel's Independence Day and the Visa Waiver Agreement for Kosovar citizens”, the report said.

On 29 January this year, Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani had announced that Israel has agreed to abolish visas for Kosovo citizens.

This decision of Israel, which is the last country to recognise Kosovo's independence about three years ago, was said to go into effect after signing the agreement.

“in this direction, both relevant ministries will continue with the agreement signing procedures, and citizens will be announced once the decision goes into effect. Through this agreement, Kosovo citizens will be allowed visa-free travel to Israel for tourist purposes”, the presidency communiqué said.

By contrast, Kosovo citizens with biometric passports are able to travel freely to the Schengen area states, following the visa liberalisation decision's entry into force.

As of January 5th, Kosovars have been able to visit Spain without visas.

Visa liberalisation enables Kosovo citizens, who have biometric passports, to stay up to 90 days within six months in either of the 27 members of the Schengen area.

Visaless travel serves for tourist visits, family issues, or similar ones.

However, visa liberalisation does not imply work permits or other benefits.