{"id":51088,"date":"2023-04-20T21:41:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T19:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=51088"},"modified":"2023-04-20T21:57:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T19:57:23","slug":"the-removal-of-visas-for-kosovo-citizens-say-it-is-delayed-but-they-welcome-the-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/the-removal-of-visas-for-kosovo-citizens-say-it-is-delayed-but-they-welcome-the-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberalization of visas in Kosovo, citizens say it is delayed but they welcome the decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After the signing of the decision on the liberalization of visas by the European Parliament, citizens of Kosovo can travel abroad to the countries of the Schengen area from January 1 of the next year. This decision, although delayed, was welcomed by the citizens of Pristina. Some fear mass emigration of the youth after visa liberalization.<\/p>\n<p>VOX POP &#8211; CITIZENS<\/p>\n<p>1-WOMAN: It is a very good thing for the citizens of Kosovo. They have been waiting for a long time even though not all of them had the opportunity to travel abroad. At least, now we can.<\/p>\n<p>2-MAN: Yes, considering how much we pay to get visas this is a fantastic news, finally. The only country in the Western Balkans that has not had the opportunity to travel is us.<\/p>\n<p>3-MAN: It is a good decision, but it should have been taken much earlier. I believe that in the year 2024-2024 there may be a very large departure of youth. But I think that there (in EU countries) it is not like they dream. I think that youth live very well in Pristina and Kosovo.<\/p>\n<p>4-MAN: People will be free to travel according to their wishes, or according to jobs, students, businessmen. It is a very delayed decision, but it is welcomed.<\/p>\n<p>5-MAN: It is a delayed decision. Others have been traveling visa-free in Europe for over 10 years. But it is better late, than never. I wish the youth a good trip, but also the return&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Kosovo was the last country in the Western Balkans that had a visa regime for the countries of the Schengen area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After the signing of the decision on the liberalization of visas by the European Parliament, citizens of Kosovo can travel abroad to the countries of the Schengen area from January 1 of the next year. This decision, although delayed, was welcomed by the citizens of Pristina. 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