Key engagement

Australia was one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo's statehood in 2008.

Bilateral relations

Australia recognised Kosovo on 19 February 2008 and established diplomatic relations on 21 May 2008. The Australian Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, holds non-resident accreditation to Kosovo. Kosovo opened an Embassy in Australia in February 2013. Australia, through its Embassy in Zagreb, administers a small grants aid program funded from Australia’s aid budget in Kosovo.

Foreign policy

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, although this declaration has not been universally accepted. Kosovo claims it is currently recognised by 114 countries.  Kosovo became a member of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in 2009. It became a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in 2012.  

Kosovo's key foreign policy priorities are achieving universal recognition of statehood and membership of major international organisations including the United Nations, European Union and NATO.

Kosovo and Serbia began a process to normalise relations in 2013 as part of the EU-facilitated Brussels Agreement. Talks under this process  are currently stalled.  

Further information on Kosovo's foreign policy is available at Republic of Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Fast Facts

Visitors from Kosovo to Australia (2024)

140

Australian visitors to Kosovo (2024)

1,090

Resident Australian population born in Kosovo (2021 census)

1,476

Kosovo students in Australia (2024)

18

Australian Embassy, Croatia

Australian Embassy in Zagreb 
Grand Centar, Level 5
Hektorovićeva 2
Zagreb 10000 Croatia

Telephone: +385 1 4891 200

Email: austemb.zagreb@dfat.gov.au

Facebook @Australia.in.Croatia

Travel

See Smartraveller for Information on travelling to Kosovo