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Is Serbia safe?

Capital: BelgradeSerbian, Hungarian, BosnianUpdated October 2026
L2Exercise increased caution

Is Serbia safe?

Safe for visitors day to day; violent crime rarely involves tourists. Watch for pickpockets, football violence, aggressive driving and large anti-government protests that flare up at short notice.

Key facts

Risks, scams and laws

Main risks

  • Mass protests in Belgrade and other cities; avoid demonstrations
  • Violence around Red Star–Partizan derbies and other big matches
  • Pickpockets on public transport, at stations and in tourist streets
  • Dangerous driving, especially on the Ibar highway towards Montenegro

Common scams

  • Unlicensed airport taxis; use the official taxi desk voucher
  • Street money changers; use an official exchange office (menjačnica)

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

Safety by place in Serbia

PlaceSafety
Belgrade4/5 · Safe with normal care
Novi Sad4/5 · Safe with normal care
Niš4/5 · Safe with normal care
Zlatibor4/5 · Safe with normal care

Quick answers

Is Serbia safe for tourists?

Safe for visitors day to day; violent crime rarely involves tourists. Watch for pickpockets, football violence, aggressive driving and large anti-government protests that flare up at short notice.

Is Serbia safe for solo female travelers?

Generally comfortable for solo women, including Belgrade nightlife; catcalling happens. Use app or radio taxis late at night.

What is the emergency number in Serbia?

Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.

Safety by place

Sources

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