around the world, to the Ombudsperson, members of state delegations if so required, Government officials which have been appointed as representatives of the Government in various international organisations, diplomatic couriers as prescribed by law, and persons of interest as prescribed by the law with a maximum validity of 5 years. Travel Document Light Blue cover Issued to the citizens of Kosovo if the original passport has been lost or stolen, and/or it has expired. It can also be issued for group travel of no fewer than 5 persons and no more than 50. A Travel Document has a maximum validity of 30 days. Identity Information Page The bearer page contains the following information: Type [P] Code [Country Code: RKS] Passport Number Surname(s) Given name(s) Place of Birth Date of Birth Citizenship [Kosovar] Sex Height Eye Colour Issuing Authority Personal Number Date of Issue/Expiry In addition to a picture of the bearer's face, a fingerprint and the signature of the holder are also present on page 3. Visa requirements As of 2023, Kosovar citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 41 countries and territories, ranking the Kosovar passport 99th in the world in terms of travel freedom (tied with the Sri Lankan and Lebanese passports) according to the Henley Passport Index. Recognition Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence is not universally recognised. Countries like the United States do recognize Kosovo’s independence. Therefore, some countries may not accept passports issued by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo. Only passports In addition, other countries have recognised the Kosovar passport as a travel document whilst not recognising Kosovo as a country. This situation is similar to that of the Taiwan passport, which many countries routinely process, even though they only maintain unofficial diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The following countries have officially stated that they accept the Kosovar passport as a valid travel document, whilst not recognising Kosovo as an independent country: – Visa is affixed on a separate form In addition there are countries to which people have apparently been able to travel on Kosovar passports, however where this is not officially stated policy or well established de facto practice this is not an indication that such a travel can be repeated in the future. Countries that have reportedly been visited in this manner include: Russia Russia does not recognise Kosovo as an independent state, nor does it recognise the Kosovar Passport