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Your British passport should be valid for at least six months and should contain a minimum of two blank pages in order to be granted entry into Serbia.

You should carry a national passport or valid UK residency permit or a UK visa which specifies re-entry into the UK.

But you must ensure that your stay period in Serbia does not exceed the time frame, stamped on your UK residency permit/passport/visa after arrival.

The immigration authorities will ask you to present your residency permit card or your passport once you land in the country. Again, if your residency permit does not contain your photo, you need to apply for a visa.

However, if you hold UK travel documents but staying as an alien or refugee in the UK, you might need an entry visa to enter the Republic of Serbia.

You can find the detailed guidelines on the visa application process and documentation requirements on the official site for the Embassy of Serbia in Great Britain.

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Apart from your passport, there are some additional criteria that you need to fulfil in order to avail the visa-exemption facility.

You must present proof of sufficient funds that will sustain you during your stay in Serbia.

This amounts to 50 Euros per day of stay, which can be proved via possession of cash, bank statements, traveller's cheques, credit cards or a letter of guarantee.

You should carry necessary vaccination certificates when arriving from a country or region affected by a contagious disease. You can get the required information on vaccinations from the Ministry of Health website.

Children under 18 years, travelling without their parents, must present a certified authorization from either of their parents. Even when traveling with a third person, underage children require to carry the authorization, signed by their parent(s) or guardian.

It is strongly advised to have a health certificate that covers your stay period in Serbia. It should cover medical costs, amounting to at least a sum of 20,000 Euros.

If your travel itinerary includes onward travel to another country, you must showcase the necessary documentation that grants you entry into the next destination.

Once you arrive in Serbia, you should be able to prove your intended purpose during the specified period of stay -- which must include only business or tourist activities.

Sometimes, border authorities request for a tourist travel voucher issued by a travel operator or a certified letter of invitation from the sponsoring company in Serbia.

Other proofs of purpose include return flight tickets, hotel bookings or reservations, and verification of the private residence where you plan to stay.

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After you arrive in Serbia, the immigration officials will put an entry stamp in your passport. If you are a temporary resident, you will need to have an exit-entry visa along with a residence stamp.

Failure to follow these rules can result in charges of illegal immigration, a hefty fine and sometimes, even imprisonment.

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You can extend your stay in Serbia only once you are within the country’s borders. For this purpose, you have to submit an application for temporary residence status. Please remember that you need to make this request at least 30 days in advance, prior to the expiry of the granted 90 day stay period on your passport. The application needs to be made in the police station where you registered your stay after arriving in Serbia.

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However, if you travel from Serbia to Kosovo and then re-enter through the same route, you won’t face many problems. You can easily gain entry to Serbia if you are traveling from Albania, Macedonia or Montenegro.

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Registration is a legal requirement and failure to do so can lead you to be fined, detained or made to appear in court.

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can serbians travel to uk

Can i travel to Serbia with UK BRP

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No you can not.

yes, you can. Please refer to the article as posted in the Serbian Embassy in UK website. http://www.london.mfa.gov.rs/consularservicestext.php?subaction=showfull&id=1348565352&ucat=17&template=MeniENG&

If you have national passport and valid UK, Schengen, US resident permit (visa) you can enter Serbia without applying for Serbian visa.

Visa free entry for holders of foreign passports with valid visas or resident permits - requirements

At its meeting of 30 October 2014, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa free entry to the Republic of Serbia for holders of foreign passports having a valid Schengen, UK and other Member States' visa, or visa of the United States of America, and for holders of foreign passports having residence permit in the countries of the Schengen area, EU or the United States of America, which was published in the "Official Gazette of RS", No. 119 of 31 October 2014 and which will enter into force on 8 November 2014.

If you hold a valid national passport and a valid UK residency permit or a UK visa permitting you to return to UK, you may enter Serbia without a visa and stay for 90 days within a 6 month period. Please be advised that your stay should not exceed the dates stated in the UK residency permit/visa. Furthermore, please note that if you have a residency permit card, you should have it with you, as well as your passport, and present it upon request by the immigration authorities. Free entry is allowed only if you have valid passport with valid resident permit (Visa) inside valid passport or with Resident permit card. These persons cannot request temporary stay in the Republic of Serbia. Persons with a stamp in their passports allowing them to reside in the UK (residency permits that do not bear your photo) must apply for a visa.

All holders of British travel documents for aliens or refugees require an entry visa for the Republic of Serbia, regardless of the fact that one holds UK Biometric Residence Permit Card. The information on how to apply for a visa as well as required documentation you need to present in support of your application, may be found below, at the bottom of this page.

http://www.london.mfa.gov.rs/consularservicestext.php?subaction=showfull&id=1348565352&ucat=17&template=MeniENG&#disqus_thread

Any update?

In my opinion yes you can if you have national passport and BRP card.

British travel document for aliens is something else see the info copied from uk gov website

Certificate of travel

You can apply for a certificate of travel if one of the following is true:

you have permission to stay (known as ‘leave to remain’) or are settled in the UK (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’), your passport has expired or is full and you cannot get a passport or travel document from your country’s national authorities

you have permission to stay (known as ‘leave to remain’) or are settled in the UK (known as ‘indefinite leave to remain’), and you have been refused a passport or travel document by your country’s national authorities

you are in the UK with humanitarian protection and it’s been officially accepted you have a fear of your country’s national authorities as part of your asylum application

you are in the UK on a family reunion visa because you’ve joined someone who has humanitarian protection

you were born in the UK as the child of someone with refugee status and you have permission to stay but do not have refugee status yourself

you have an important reason to travel and your country’s national authorities are unable to issue you with a passport or emergency travel document quickly

It says...regardless you have UK BRP

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The relevant text from the Serbian embassy in London's website is

"If you hold a valid national passport and a UK visa permitting you to return to UK, you may enter Serbia without a visa and stay for 90 days within a 6 month period. Please be advised that your stay should not exceed the dates stated in the UK visa."

BRP is a visa which permits you to return to the UK.

If you are using "British travel documents for aliens or refugees" that means you do not have a national passport - such people, even if they have a BRP, need a visa for Serbia

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Hi. I am a Filipino with a UK BRP. You can enter Serbia with a UK BRP. I am here now. I was worried too, as they didnt respond to my email to confirm this. But, I had no problem entering earlier. No questions asked. They just checked the passport and BRP. You can also enter Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Kosovo with UK BRP.

Glad to hear it turned out ok

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The nearest visa free countries to visit for Serbian passport holders are Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina .

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So, where can Serbians travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Serbia citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

  • 🇦🇱 Albania (90 days)
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  • 🇫🇮 Finland (90 days)
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  • 🇭🇺 Hungary (90 days)
  • 🇮🇸 Iceland (90 days)
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  • 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein (90 days)
  • 🇱🇹 Lithuania (90 days)
  • 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (90 days)
  • 🇲🇹 Malta (90 days)
  • 🇲🇩 Moldova (90 days)
  • 🇲🇨 Monaco (N/A)
  • 🇲🇪 Montenegro (3 months)
  • 🇳🇱 Netherlands (90 days)
  • 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (90 days)
  • 🇳🇴 Norway (90 days)
  • 🇵🇱 Poland (90 days)
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  • 🇪🇸 Spain (90 days)
  • 🇸🇪 Sweden (90 days)
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  • 🇺🇦 Ukraine (90 days)
  • 🇻🇦 Vatican City (N/A)
  • 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands (90 days)
  • 🇽🇰 Kosovo (ID card valid.)
  • 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (N/A)
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  • 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (90 days)
  • 🇪🇨 Ecuador (90 days)
  • 🇬🇩 Grenada (3 months)
  • 🇭🇹 Haiti (90 days)
  • 🇵🇦 Panama (90 days)
  • 🇵🇪 Peru (183 days)
  • 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis (90 days)
  • 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 month)
  • 🇸🇷 Suriname (30 days)
  • 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (30 days)
  • 🇺🇾 Uruguay (90 days)
  • 🇦🇼 Aruba (30 days)
  • 🇨🇼 Curaçao (90 days)
  • 🇬🇫 French Guiana (90 days)
  • 🇬🇱 Greenland (90 days)
  • 🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon (90 days)
  • 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten (90 days)
  • 🇦🇲 Armenia (180 days)
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  • 🇶🇦 Qatar (90 days)
  • 🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
  • 🇹🇷 Turkey (90 days)
  • 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (90 days)
  • 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)
  • 🇭🇰 Hong Kong (14 days Only the passport with biometric cover)
  • 🇵🇸 Palestine (Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed.)
  • 🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
  • 🇿🇲 Zambia (90 days)
  • 🇾🇹 Mayotte (90 days)
  • 🇷🇪 Réunion (90 days)
  • 🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
  • 🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
  • 🇼🇸 Samoa (60 days)
  • 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (30 days)
  • 🇨🇰 Cook Islands (31 days)
  • 🇵🇫 French Polynesia (90 days)
  • 🇳🇨 New Caledonia (90 days)
  • 🇵🇳 Pitcairn Islands (14 days visa-free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore.)
  • 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna (90 days)

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Visit the  Embassy of Serbia's website  for the most current visa information.

  • U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter and stay in Serbia for up to 90 days. 
  • It is important to enter and exit Serbia using the same passport. U.S. citizens who also hold Serbian citizenship should always enter and exit Serbia on their Serbian passport. 
  • If you lose your U.S. passport after arriving in Serbia, you must obtain a police report and a new passport prior to departure. 
  • You cannot enter Serbia using an expired passport or one that has previously been reported lost or stolen. Immigration authorities will deny you entry and return you to the city from which you flew to Serbia.
  • U.S. citizens must register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival.  Hotels or similar accommodation will do this for you.  If you are staying at a private residence, you will need to register in person at the nearest police station.

HIV/AIDS Restrictions:   The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Serbia.

Temporary Residence Permits:  If you wish to stay in Serbia longer than 90 days during any 180-day period, you must apply for a temporary residence permit from the local police with jurisdiction over where you are staying in Serbia. You cannot apply for a residence permit from outside of Serbia.   

  • For information about how to apply for a temporary residency permit, please visit the Serbian Ministry of Interior’s website .
  • All application documents submitted for temporary residence will require an ‘apostille’ stamp from the government office where you got the document. To learn more about apostilles and other official documents, please see the  Office of Authentications page .

Special Guidance for Travel to and from Kosovo:  

  • Serbian border officials do not recognize the authority of Kosovo’s government. 
  • Serbia will not grant entry to travelers who try to enter Serbia from Kosovo without first having previously entered Serbia from another recognized entry point and obtaining a Serbian entry stamp.
  • Example: A traveler who arrives in Serbia by air and drives directly to Kosovo (not through a third country) will be permitted to re-enter Serbia directly from Kosovo.  
  • Example: A traveler who arrives in Kosovo by land or air from a third country (not Serbia) and then plans to travel by land to Serbia must first exit Kosovo via its border with either Montenegro or North Macedonia and then proceed to a border crossing with Serbia.

Find information on  dual nationality ,  prevention of international child abduction  and  customs regulations  on our websites. 

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Terrorism:  Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists worldwide are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, rudimentary Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds. Frequently, they target unprotected or vulnerable venues, such as:

  • High-profile public events (sporting contests, political rallies, demonstrations, holiday events, celebratory gatherings, etc.)
  • Hotels, clubs, and restaurants frequented by tourists
  • Places of worship
  • Shopping malls and markets
  • Public transportation systems (including subways, buses, trains, and scheduled commercial flights)

For more information, see our Terrorism page.

Anti-U.S. Sentiments: While Serbians can be welcoming to visitors, anti-U.S. sentiment is widespread and can be more prevalent around certain anniversaries and some national holidays, including: February 17 (anniversary of Kosovo’s 2008 declaration of independence), between March 24 and June 10 (the anniversary of the 1999 NATO air campaign against Yugoslavia in response to events in Kosovo), and potentially June 28 (St. Vitus’s Day or Vidovdan).

Sporting Events: There is the potential for violence before, during, and after sporting events. There have been clashes between police and fans in the vicinity of sports venues, which are often located in residential areas.  The Embassy considers matches between certain teams, including Partizan, Rad, and Red Star, to be high risk events because of violence at previous games.  While U.S. citizens have not been targeted in the past, in a few isolated cases non-Serbians have been the victims of sports-related violence. U.S. Government employees are generally advised to avoid the vicinity of high-profile sporting events.

Night Clubs: As a safety precaution due to xenophobic violence, the following clubs have been declared off-limits for U.S. Embassy personnel in Serbia:

  • Klub Šlep (Shlep)
  • Mr. Stefan Braun

Crime: 

  • Violent crime in Serbia is most often associated with organized crime activities and hooliganism surrounding high-profile sporting events.
  • Although not traditionally the targets of violent crime, tourists and visitors should maintain a heightened awareness of their surroundings, as in all major cities.
  • Pickpocketing and financial crimes of opportunity are the most common occurrences. 
  • Tourists should pay attention to taxi meters and listed fares as some taxi drivers may try to scam foreigners and charge higher rates.

Demonstrations  occur frequently. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events. 

  • Demonstrations can be unpredictable, avoid areas around protests and demonstrations. 
  • Past demonstrations have turned violent. Check local media for updates and traffic advisories.
  • Maintain caution if within the vicinity of demonstrations. 
  • There is often a heavier than usual police presence near demonstrations and traffic may slow or stop until well after the demonstration ends.

International Financial Scams:  See the  Department of State  and the  FBI  pages for information on scams.

Victims of Crime:  If you or someone you know becomes the victim of a crime in Serbia, you should contact the local police. Report crimes first to the local police by dialing 192. Remember local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes. Not all police officers speak English.

See our webpage on  help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .

  • Help you find appropriate medical care
  • Assist you in reporting a crime to the police
  • Contact relatives or friends with your written consent
  • Explain the local criminal justice process in general terms
  • Provide a list of local attorneys
  • Provide our information on  victim’s compensation programs in the United States
  • Provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution
  • Help you find accommodation and arrange flights home
  • Replace a stolen or lost passport

Domestic Violence:   U.S.-citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the Embassy for assistance.

Tourism:  The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur. Hazardous areas/activities are not always identified with appropriate signage, and staff may not be trained or certified either by the Serbian government or by recognized authorities in the field. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is typically available only in/near major cities. First responders are generally unable to access areas outside of major cities and to provide urgent medical treatment. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance. See our webpage for more information on  insurance providers for overseas coverage

Local Laws & Special Circumstances

Criminal Penalties:  You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.

Furthermore, some crimes are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on  crimes against minors abroad  and the  Department of Justice  website.

Arrest Notification : If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our  webpage  for further information.

Counterfeit and Pirated Goods:  Although counterfeit and pirated goods are prevalent in many countries, they may still be illegal according to local laws. You may also pay fines or have to give them up if you bring them back to the United States. See the  U.S. Department of Justice website  for more information.

Faith-Based Travelers:  See our following webpages for details:

  • Faith-Based Travel Information
  • International Religious Freedom Report  – see country reports
  • Human Rights Report  – see country reports
  • Best Practices for Volunteering Abroad   

LGBTQI+ Travelers:  There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations in Serbia or on the organization of LGBTQI+ events. Serbia has active and increasingly-visible LGBTQI+ advocacy groups, and several LGBTQI+ bars operate openly and without problems in Belgrade. Many recent LGBTQI+ public eventshave been held without incident. However, LGBTQI+ travelers should exercise caution when visiting Serbia. Many LGBTQI+ persons in Serbia choose not to openly reveal their sexual orientation or show public displays of affection due to security and safety concerns, and many avoid reporting incidents to police. Similarly, many transgender and gender non-conforming persons often find themselves targets of discrimination and violence and therefore may make the choice to hide or modify their identities when in public spaces. Though a growing number of police officers have received training on how to work with LGBTQI+  individuals, including when they are victims of crime, many have limited experience and knowledge.   

For further general information on travel abroad by LGBTI individuals, please read our  LGBTI Travel Information  page.

Travelers with Disabilities:  The law in Serbia prohibits discrimination against persons with  physical, sensory, intellectual or mental disabilities, and the law is enforced. Social acceptance of persons with disabilities in public is not as prevalent as in the United States. The most common types of accessibility may include accessible facilities, information, and communication. Expect accessibility to be limited in lodging, and general infrastructure, and common in public transportation.While there is some accessibility for travelers with disabilities in Belgrade and Novi Sad, there are limited to no accessibility in the rest of Serbia.

  • Rental of aids/equipment/devices is available: There several companies that sell, rent and repair aids/equipment/devices. Among the most known ones are Centar Eliksir and Ortopedija mc .

Students:  See our  Students Abroad  page and  FBI travel tips .

Women Travelers:  See our travel tips for  women travelers .

Bringing Money into Serbia:  If you enter Serbia with more than 10,000 euro in cash (or equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to customs. If you fail to do so, Serbian customs may confiscate your money or levy heavy fines. Please review our  customs information  for additional details.

Medical Facilities:  Many doctors and other health care providers in Serbia are highly trained. Equipment and hygiene in hospitals, clinics, and ambulances are usually not up to U.S. standards. U.S. name-brand medicines are often unavailable in Serbia. You can get many medicines and basic medical supplies at private pharmacies. Medical facilities require payment in cash for all services, and do not accept U.S. health insurance. Please review our travel tips for  older travelers .

For emergency services in Serbia, dial 193 (fire-fighters), 194 (paramedics), or 987 (roadside assistance).

Ambulance services are not widely available, and training, availability of emergency responders, and ambulance equipment may be below U.S. standards.

We do not pay medical bills.  Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas. Hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance.

Medical Insurance:  Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.

We strongly recommend supplemental insurance to cover medical evacuation.

Medications:  Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. Check with the  Medicines and Medical Devices Agency  to ensure the medication is legal in Serbia.

Vaccinations:  Be up-to-date on all  vaccinations  recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Further health information:

  • World Health Organization
  • U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC)

Air Quality:  Visit  AirNow Department of State  for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.

The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of doctors and hospitals . We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.

 Health facilities in general:

  • Adequate health facilities are available throughout the country but health care in rural areas may be below U.S. standards.
  • Some private hospitals may require advance payment or proof of adequate insurance before admitting a patient.
  • Psychological and psychiatric services are limited, even in the larger cities, with hospital-based care only available through government institutions

Medical Tourism and Elective Surgery

  • Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry, especially in dentistry. People seeking health care overseas should understand that medical systems operate differently from those in the United States and are not subject to the same rules and regulations. Anyone interested in traveling for medical purposes should consult with their local physician before traveling and visit the  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  website for more information on Medical Tourism.
  • We strongly recommend  supplemental insurance  to cover medical evacuation in the event of unforeseen medical complications.
  • In case of malpractice, you may pursue legal remedies using local attorneys.

Pharmaceuticals       

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are responsible for rules governing the transport of medication back to the United States. Medication purchased abroad must meet their requirements to be legally brought back into the United States. Medication should be for personal use and must be approved for usage in the United States. Please visit the  U.S. Customs and Border Protection  and the  Food and Drug Administration  websites for more information.

Non-Traditional Medicine

  • U.S. citizens have suffered serious complications or died while seeking medical care from non-traditional “healers” and practitioners in Serbia. Homeopathy, herbal remedies, and other non-traditional treatments are practiced in Serbia and promoted as natural alternatives to traditional medicine. Ensure you have access to licensed emergency medical facilities in such cases.

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy

  • If you are considering traveling to Serbia to have a child through use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) or surrogacy, please see our  ART and Surrogacy Abroad page .
  • Surrogacy is illegal for foreigners and Serbians in Serbia.

Adventure Travel

  • Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about Adventure Travel.

Travel and Transportation

Road Conditions and Safety:  Roads in Serbia are not always well-maintained, especially in rural areas and in southern Serbia. 

  • Exercise caution when driving on roads in southern Serbia in the winter.
  • Drivers should also be cautious when driving along Serbia’s Ibarska Magistrala, the highway between Belgrade and Čačak, because of the higher rate of accidents.
  • Winter fog in Serbia is another concern because it significantly reduces visibility and is especially heavy in the Vojvodina region between Belgrade and the Hungarian border.

Roadside assistance  is available by  dialing 987  locally. The local numbers for the police and ambulance are 192 and 194, respectively.  

Traffic Laws:  

  • You may use a U.S. driver’s license together with an international driving permit in Serbia for up to six months, after which time you may have to obtain a Serbian driver’s license.  
  • Drivers with a blood alcohol level higher than 0.02% are considered intoxicated and face arrest, prosecution, and fines.
  • You must wear a seat belt while driving or riding in a car in Serbia.
  • You may not use a mobile phone while driving in Serbia except with a hands-free system.

Public Transportation:  Belgrade and some other large cities in Serbia have public transportation networks. Buses are often crowded, and some lines and vehicles are poorly maintained. There is also intercity bus and train service for many locations in Serbia.

See our  Road Safety page  for more information. More specific information concerning Serbian driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax, and required insurance is available at the  Serbian Automotive Association's website .

Aviation Safety Oversight:  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of Serbia’s Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Serbia’s air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the  FAA’s safety assessment page .

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  • See the  State Department’s travel website  for the  Worldwide Caution  and  Travel Advisories .
  • Follow us on  Twitter  and  Facebook .
  • See  traveling safely abroad  for useful travel tips.

Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Serbia . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA ) report.

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1 dead, 30 injured due to severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight

One person is dead, and 30 are injured after a Singapore Airlines flight faced severe turbulence.

"We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER," the airline said in a statement . "There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board."

The man who died was a 73-year-old British man who likely died of a heart attack, reports Reuters . Seven people are said to be critically injured.

Flight SQ321 departed from London's Heathrow Airport on Monday and was supposed to land in Singapore, but instead was diverted to Thailand and landed at 3:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday after requesting an emergency landing.

According to an update the airline posted on its Facebook page , the rest of the passengers, the majority of whom were from Australia, the United Kingdom and Singapore, and the crew were being evaluated and treated as needed by medical personnel at the airport.

In its third update posted to Facebook , the airline announced that a Singapore Airlines team arrived in Bangkok from Singapore to "support our colleagues and the local authorities on the ground."

They added that they are providing assistance to the passengers and crew that were on board the flight at the hospital and airport. The airline previously stated that 18 passengers were hospitalized due to the incident.

Climate change making turbulence worse: But here's why you shouldn't worry (too much)

Four Americans were on board the flight, the airline said.

"Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft," the airline said. "We are working with the local authorities in Thailand to provide the necessary medical assistance, and sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed."

Singapore Airlines also stated that it is working with "relevant authorities" to investigate the incident.

The airline added that Relatives of the passengers can call Singapore Airlines' hotlines at +65 6542 3311 (Singapore), 1800-845-313 (Australia), and 080-0066-8194 (the United Kingdom).

"Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased," said the airline's press release. "We deeply apologize for the traumatic experience that our passengers and crew members suffered on this flight.

What happened on flight SQ321?

The plane began to experience "sudden extreme turbulence" at 37,000 feet about 10 hours after it departed Heathrow. The pilot called for an emergency landing, according to the update posted to the airline's Facebook.

The flight landed Tuesday afternoon local time at Bangkok's airport, Suvarnabhumi International, after it fell into an air pocket, reports Reuters.

A passenger told Reuters they felt the sensation of falling and rising during the event.

Dzafran Azmir, a 28-year-old student on board the flight, told the outlet there was a drop and people who were not wearing seatbelts were launched into the ceiling.

"Suddenly the aircraft starts tilting up, and there was shaking so I started bracing for what was happening," said Azmir.

The student adds that people's heads shot through the cabins overhead and dented or broke them.

Photos and videos circulating on social media show the purported damage to flight SQ321 after it experienced the turbulence.

Who were the passengers?

The passengers on board are from the following countries, according to the airline:

◾ 56 from Australia

◾ 47 from the United Kingdom

◾ 41 from Singapore

◾ 23 from New Zealand

◾ 16 from Malaysia

◾ Five from the Philippines

◾ Four from Ireland

◾ Four from the United States

◾ Three from India

◾ Two from Canada

◾ Two from Indonesia

◾ Two from Myanmar

◾ Two from Spain

◾ One from Germany

◾ One from Iceland

◾ One from Israel

◾ One from South Korea

Boeing's response

In a tweet, Boeing, the creator of the plane that experienced the turbulence, said it is in contact with SIA and is ready to support the airline.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the family who lost a loved one," it tweeted . "And our thoughts are with the passengers and crew."

Is turbulence getting worse?

Unfortunately, yes. Climate change is increasing the severity and frequency of turbulence as the planet warms and winds intensify.

"The atmosphere is getting more turbulent; there will be more severe turbulence in the atmosphere," Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading previously told USA TODAY .

Turbulence is also becoming more unpredictable in some ways, as so-called clear air turbulence, the kind that happens outside of storm systems, increases the most. That kind of turbulence can be harder for pilots to avoid than choppy air associated with storms because it's less visible with radar and other forecasting tools.

Even so, Williams said, turbulent air remains relatively uncommon at flight altitudes, so it's unlikely for passengers to be involved in an incident like the one that affected Flight 321.

"The absolute amount of turbulence is small," he said.

How can travelers stay safe in turbulence?

The best way to avoid injuries or worse from turbulence is to stay seated whenever the fasten seat belt sign is on, and to buckle up whenever seated on a plane, even if the sign is off.

Unsecured passengers and objects being thrown around are the biggest injury risk factors during turbulence.

"The people who are not strapped in now also become projectiles themselves and can harm people when they come back down," she said. "I know plenty of flight attendants who have had career-ending injuries from turbulence," Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants, previously told USA TODAY .

Planes themselves are designed to structurally withstand turbulence much more severe than what pilots will ever intentionally fly through. The people and objects inside the cabin that pose the most danger at that point.

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    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

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    Bars in Serbia are . Find continuously updated travel restrictions for Serbia such as border, vaccination, COVID-19 testing, and quarantine requirements.

  20. Entry requirements

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  23. Travelling to the EU and Schengen area

    Travelling to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. You can travel to more than one country in a 180-day period.

  24. Living in Serbia

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  25. Travelpac: travel to and from the UK (2023 edition)

    Travel to and from the UK, with detail on traveller age and sex, trip purpose, length, and spending. From International Passenger Survey (IPS), quarterly data.