Vehicle registration plate code for
Kosovo
RKS
Other Europe·ISO XK
Example plate
RKS
01 123 AB
Typical format: 01 123 AB. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Kosovo is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "RKS".
Code
RKS
ISO-2
XK
Group
Other Europe
EU band
No
Other countries in Other Europe
FAQ — Kosovo
What does "RKS" mean on a number plate?
"RKS" is the international distinguishing sign of Kosovo — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Kosovo is XK.
What does a Kosovo number plate look like?
The typical format is "01 123 AB" — for example "01 123 AB". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Kosovo use the blue EU band?
No. Kosovo does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "RKS" instead.