Travel advice for Serbia.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Serbia.

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

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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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

National language

Official language

Serbian

Language capabilities

German, English, Italian and French

Capital

Belgrad

Country code for calling Switzerland

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

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.

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.

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 ‰.

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Important

While every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.

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