The security situation for Americans in Montenegro is generally better than in Serbia. While Montenegrin authorities have declared visas unnecessary for Americans to travel to Montenegro, the Yugoslav federal government has requested that Americans obtain FRY visas for travel to Montenegro. The Department of State strongly advises American citizens not to attempt travel to Serbia or Montenegro without a valid Yugoslav visa. The situation in Kosovo remains unsettled and potentially dangerous. Incidents of violence in Kosovo continue to be reported.
Land mines remain in some areas.
Road conditions can be extremely hazardous because roads are narrow, crowded, and used by a variety of vehicles, from KFOR armored personnel carriers to horse drawn carts. The reliability of telecommunications, electric and water systems remains a problem. Travel by U.S. Government officials to and within Kosovo, particularly to areas that have experienced recent ethnic violence, is subject to restrictions. The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is a moderately developed European country. The country underwent a significant political change in October 2000.