British Embassy Pristina

Location:: Kosovo
Part of:: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The British Embassy in Kosovo maintains and develops relations between the UK and Kosovo.

We work closely with the government of Kosovo on a wide range of issues, including rule of law, good governance, human rights and security.

Find out more on our UK and Kosovo news page

We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Kosovo.

You can access UK government services while in Kosovo.

Access and opening times

In light of the risks around coronavirus (COVID-19) and following the restrictive measures put in place by the authorities in Kosovo, access to the Embassy is not currently possible. However, you can still make appointments to speak to a Consular officer.

You can also email us at pristina.consular@fcdo.gov.uk or call us on +383 (0)38 254700 (when prompted by the automatic system, please select the relevant options to indicate that you are a British national in need of assistance).

Please note that we have temporarily suspended delivery of all documentary services except the issuing of Emergency Travel Documents.

Urgent assistance

If you’re travelling in Kosovo, see our Kosovo Travel Advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

See also our coronavirus travel advice for all our latest guidance on travel during coronavirus.

If you’re in Kosovo and you need advice which is not covered by reading our travel advice then you can contact us online

If you’re in Kosovo and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +383 (0) 38 254 700.

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

We do not issue emergency travel documents at British Embassy Pristina. We can issue emergency travel documents at British Embassy Tirana, Albania.

If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.

If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before

If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen

If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us.

Other consular services

Notarial and documentary services

We may be able to offer notarial services, including making a certified copy of a document and preparing a document in English. See the full list of notarial and documentary services we provide.

Consular fees

We charge fees for some of our services. See the full list of consular fees in Kosovo.

Our people

Nicholas Abbott

British Ambassador to Kosovo

Jacob Webber

Deputy Head of Mission, Kosovo

Contact us