Serbia
Belgrade
Belgrade is lively, affordable and easier to get around than its reputation suggests. There's not a lot to see, so two or three days is plenty.
Best time: May, June and September
Good to know
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Currency
- Serbian dinar (RSD)
- Language
- Serbian
- Say hello
- ZdravoThank you: Hvala
- Plugs
- Type C and F (two round pins)
- Tap water
- Generally safe in Belgrade
When to go
- January: low season
- February: low season
- March: good
- April: good
- May: best
- June: best
- July: good
- August: good
- September: best
- October: good
- November: low season
- December: low season
Spring and early autumn; summer is hot but lively.
Visa & entry
- Serbia is not in the EU or Schengen, so its own rules apply.
- EU, UK and US passports: visa-free for up to 90 days in 180.
- Other passports: check the foreign ministry list for your nationality.
General info for the most common passports, checked November 2026. Rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
Serbia FAQ
When is the best time to visit Serbia?
Spring and early autumn; summer is hot but lively.
What currency does Serbia use?
Serbian dinar (RSD).
What language do they speak in Serbia?
Serbian. Hello is "Zdravo" and thank you is "Hvala".
Can you drink the tap water in Serbia?
Generally safe in Belgrade.
What plugs does Serbia use?
Type C and F (two round pins). Pack a universal adapter if yours are different.
Do I need a visa for Serbia?
Serbia is not in the EU or Schengen, so its own rules apply. EU, UK and US passports: visa-free for up to 90 days in 180. Rules change, so check the official site (https://mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-requirements) before you book.