Europe
Serbia
Affordable and social, with Belgrade's nightlife, café culture and fast mobile data. Smoky bars, some anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes and frequent political protests are the trade-offs.
- US travel advisoryLevel 2Exercise increased cautionDetails
- Visa90 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyRSDUS$1 ≈ din104.21Details
- Price level45%of US prices (World Bank PPP)Details
- English4/5Widely spokenDetails
- PlugsType C, F230 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency112Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe in Belgrade and most cities.Details
- LGBTQ+LegalBelgrade has LGBTQ+-friendly bars and an annual Pride held under heavy police protection.Details
- Internet110 MbpsMedian fixed broadband · mobile 150 MbpsDetails
- DrivingOn the rightForeign licences are valid for visits up to 6 months; a 1968 IDP helps at police checks.
Where to go in Serbia
4 places with full guides. Comfortable monthly budget for one person, rent included.
When to visit Serbia
April–June and September–October are warm and pleasant; July–August often tops 35 °C. Belgrade's river clubs (splavovi) peak in summer.
Good to know
Entry
- Outside Schengen: 90 days in any 180 under Serbia's own count. Make sure your passport is stamped on entry.
- Register with police within 24 hours; hotels do it and give you a white card. Keep it until you leave.
- If you entered Kosovo from another country, don't exit into Serbia; you'll likely be refused. Route via North Macedonia or Montenegro.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Registration within 24 hours is enforced; fines apply to you and your host
- Photographing military or police sites or vehicles can lead to arrest
- Bringing in dinars without a bank receipt can mean confiscation
Etiquette
- Kosovo and the 1999 NATO bombing are sensitive; listen more than argue
- Make eye contact when toasting with rakija
- Expect smoking indoors in many bars and cafés
Tipping
Round up in cafés and taxis; about 10% in restaurants for good service.
Neighbouring countries
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Serbia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
- Speedtest Global Index: Serbia
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Serbia
- World Bank open data
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