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Kosovo applies Foreigners Law; Serbs granted three months to submit documents
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The Republic of Kosova has begun enforcing its new "Foreigners" law effective immediately, requiring all foreigners residing in the region without a permit or with an expired document within 30 days from March 15th (the deadline for Serbs to submit documents) face deportation proceedings if they do not comply.
Key Points
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1The Law on Foreigners officially comes into effect in Kosovo and Metohija starting March 15.
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2Serbs are granted a three-month deadline to submit their required documents for residence permits under the new law.
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3Temporary stay permit holders will be issued one-year validity periods upon application of this legislation.
Developments
March 15
The Law on Foreigners enters into force in Kosovo and Metohija; Serbs are granted three months to submit documents while temporary residence permits for one year have been issued.
Mar 14, 09:36 (approx)
Sorensen states that the application of the Law on Foreigners begins tomorrow but will be accompanied by additional measures; Pristina is scheduled to start enforcement from March 15 at a time set for approximately nine o'clock.
Perspectives
The law on foreigners will come into force today; Serbs need to obtain residence permits.
— [Mar 15, 07:10] Zakon o strancima danas stupa na snagu (Danas.rs)