Kosovo gets visa-free regime with the EU

Kosovo gets visa-free regime with the EU

Kyiv  •  UNN

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Kosovo receives a visa-free regime with the EU's Schengen area, which is seen as an important milestone after years of effort.

Partially recognized Kosovo was the last country in the Western Balkans to receive a visa-free regime with the EU. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country, UNN reports.

Starting midnight tonight, Kosovo passport holders can travel visa-free to the Schengen area - an achievement after years of hard work

- the statement said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine emphasize that  visa-free travel will bring key benefits to citizens of both sides, strengthening Kosovo's relations with the EU.

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