Travel Facts
US State Dept Travel Advisory
The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens exercise increased caution in Serbia due to crime. Consult its website via the link below for updates to travel advisories and statements on safety, security, local laws, and special circumstances in this country.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
US citizens should make sure their passport is valid at the date of their entering the country. They should also make sure they have at least 1 blank page in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. A visa is not required as long as you do not stay in the country more than 89 days.
US Embassy/Consulate
+(381) (11) 706-4000; US Embassy Belgrade, 92 Bulevar kneza Aleksandra, Karadordevica, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia; belgradeacs@state.gov; https://rs.usembassy.gov/
Telephone Code
381
Local Emergency Phone
94
Vaccinations
See WHO recommendations
http://www.who.int/
Climate
In the north, continental climate (cold winters and hot, humid summers with well-distributed rainfall); in other parts, continental and Mediterranean climate (relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall and hot, dry summers and autumns)
Currency (Code)
Serbian dinars (RSD)
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F
Major Languages
Serbian, Hungarian, Bosnian, Romani
Major Religions
Orthodox 84.6%, Catholic 5%, Muslim 3.1%, Protestant 1%, atheist 1.1%, other 0.8% (includes agnostics, other Christians, Eastern, Jewish)
Time Difference
UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Potable Water
Yes
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Right
Tourist Destinations
Novi Sad; Zlatibor; Studenica Monastery; Derdap National Park; Prizren; Kopaonik National Park; Stecci Medieval Tombstones; Gamzigrad-Romuliana, Palace of Galerius; Belgrade (includes Saint Sava Cathedral, Kalemegdan Fortress)
Major Sports
Soccer, basketball, cricket, boxing, baseball
Cultural Practices
There is a strong coffee culture in Serbia. Black coffee ('crna kafa') is served frequently throughout the day.
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping is not obligatory in restaurants, but if you are satisfied with the service then leave a tip of 10-15%. Round up amounts for taxi fares or bar tabs.
Souvenirs
Handmade jewelry, ceramics and pottery, brushwood carvings, sajkaca woolen caps, opanak leather shoes, lacework, woven rugs, Turkish coffee sets, herbal beauty products
Traditional Cuisine
Sarma — rolled cabbage stuffed with minced meat, rice or bulgur, various herbs, red pepper, paprika, ground sumac, or tomato sauce cooked over sauerkraut
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Page last updated: Wednesday, October 05, 2022
