Verification level: General knowledge — review recommended before relying on it
Kosovo
Left-hand drive (LHD) — a relatively open market, but with an age cap and emissions requirements; confirm current rules before shipping.
Driving side
Left-hand drive (LHD)
Max vehicle age
10 years — Age caps around 10 years are reported in general sources and have changed more than once in recent years — confirm the cap in force at the time of shipping with your customs broker.
Customs & duty
varies — confirm with your customs broker
Emission standard
varies — confirm with your customs broker
VIN re-carving
VIN re-carving is prohibited.
Required documents
- Commercial export invoice
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Vehicle inspection / diagnosis report (Encar)
- Buyer passport / ID
Primary ports of entry
Durres (Albania) — landlocked, cleared overlandThessaloniki (Greece)
Important notes
- Kosovo is landlocked with no sea port: cars normally arrive via Durres in Albania or Thessaloniki in Greece and continue overland — budget for the inland leg.
- Kosovo is not an EU member and its rules differ from its neighbours' — do not assume Albanian or Serbian rules apply.
This information is for general guidance and may change. Always confirm the latest rules with your local customs broker before buying or shipping.