Serbia: Travel advice, currency & entry tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Serbia Dinar RSD

Further Information

Import local currency
up to RSD 120'000.00 (no banknotes larger than RSD 1'000.00

Import foreign currency
bis EUR 15'000.00 (Gegenwert) Deklaration ab EUR 10'000.00 (Gegenwert) obligatorisch

Export local currency
up to RSD 120'000.00 (no banknotes larger than RSD 1'000.00

Export foreign currency
up to the equivalent of EUR 15'000.00; declaration required for an equivalent of EUR 2'000.00 or more

Credit cards

Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Useful tips from our experts:

ATM cash withdrawals outside bigger communities or cities may not be available.

Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

The declaration form must be kept until final departure.

Keep exchange and transaction receipts.

Travelers are advised to take cash in euro (EUR).

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

National language

Official language

Serbian

Language capabilities

German, English, Italian and French

Capital

Belgrad

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 3 months or more after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds.
Contact a Serbian representation (Embassy in Bern or General Consulate in Zurich) in due time for information regarding entry and registration requirements for persons and vehicles.
Foreigners are required to register with the local police station within 24 hours. Hotels will normally complete the registration for their guests.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.
International driver's licence recommended.
International green insurance card mandatory.
CH sticker, first-aid kit, bright signal jacket and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.3 ‰.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Belgrad, Bircaninova 27
Tel. +381 11 3065 815 / +381 11 3065 820 / +381 11 3065 825

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 19.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 13.00 h (Sat)

Stores

8.00 - 20.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 15.00 h (Sat)

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Security

Take customary safety precautions and avoid nighttime driving.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

Special legal regulations

Photographing persons wearing an uniform, military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.

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