Difference between revisions of "Serbia"

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=At the border=
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=Entering {{PAGENAME}} with a Car or Motorbike=
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==Required Paperwork==
 
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==Process at border==
 
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''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
 
''Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle''
  
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''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
 
''Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.''
  
=Overland Essentials=
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=Driving in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Vehicle Insurance==
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==Insurance requirements==
===Insurance requirements===
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''Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.''
3rd party liability insurance is mandatory in Serbia.  
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Serbia is a member under section III of the Multilateral Agreement on Motor Insurance.  Vehicles registered and insured in EU, Andorra, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland do not need the Green card to enter Serbia. A valid national vehicle registration plate substitutes the green card.
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==Cost of insurance==
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''State the price of insurance and a time period.''
  
Vehicles registered in other Green card system member countries do need a green card to enter Serbia.  Insurance coverage for Serbia is identified by the code SRB.
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==Where to purchase insurance==
 
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The insurance coverage is limited to areas of Serbia under control by the Government of Serbia, thus does not apply to the region of Kosovo/UMNIK (under United Nations resolution 1244).
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===Cost of insurance===
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Drivers of cars with foreign registration who are not registered in the EU, or don't have a Green card must purchase border automobile insurance from a local insurance company at the border when entering Serbia. 
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The price varies depending on the vehicle type and the duration of the coverage. The minimum coverage is one month, and maximum twelve months.
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1 month of insurance for an automobile costs <price currency="EUR" cost="105" /> <br/>
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1 month of insurance for a motorcycle costs <price currency="EUR" cost="66.15" />
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===Where to purchase insurance===
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''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
 
''Describe where insurance can be purchased.''
  
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==Driving side of road==
 
==Driving side of road==
Serbia is a right-hand traffic country.
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''State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.<br />
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(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)''
  
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
 
==Mandatory items in vehicle==
A safety triangle, first aid kit, spare bulbs and fuses, and tow rope or tow bar are mandatory.
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''State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle.
 
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(i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)''
All vehicles must have a reflective vest easily reachable from the driver's position.
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The wearing of crash helmets by motorcyclists and their passengers is compulsory in Serbia. Helmets shouldn't be older than 5 years (from date of production).
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From November 1 to April 1, vehicles must be equipped with winter tires, and wheel chains on designated mountain roads.
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==Roads==
 
==Roads==
 
===General Road quality===
 
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''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
 
''List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.''
  
==Bribery==
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==Bribery in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
 
''Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.''
  
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''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
 
''List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.''
  
=Gasoline Petrol Diesel=
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=Gas and Diesel price in {{PAGENAME}}=
Last updated: May 2011
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'''Last updated: <span style="color:red">May 2011</span>'''<br />
==Price==
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==Gasoline Availability / Frequency==
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''Link to external websites with price & quality information, if available.''
Fuel shortages are non-existent. Unleaded (marketed as BMB 95) and Euro diesel are widely available across the country.
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==Gasoline Quality==
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==Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency==
''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''
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''Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.'' <br/>
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''Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.''
  
==External information about gasoline==
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==Gas and Diesel Quality==
NIS Petrol has the widest network of gas stations in Serbia.  For a list check: [http://potrosaci.nis.rs/index.php?option=com_bsmvc&view=bsmvc&Itemid=226&lang=en Petrol Stations]
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''Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.''<br />
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''State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.''
  
 
=Safety and Security Considerations=
 
=Safety and Security Considerations=
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=Camping in {{PAGENAME}}=
 
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
 
''Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.''<br />
 
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
 
''List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.'' <br />
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==Drinking water==
 
==Drinking water==
The tap water is safe to drink in all areas. Nevertheless, bottled water is available to purchase.
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''Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink.''
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''If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.''
  
 
=Navigation=
 
=Navigation=
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''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.''
 
''Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.''
  
==GPS==
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==GPS Maps of {{PAGENAME}}==
 
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
 
''Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa).''
 
''(with links to each).''
 
''(with links to each).''
  
==Directions and GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc.==
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==GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in {{PAGENAME}}==
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
 
''Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.''
  
=Overland Travel Interest=
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=Special Overland Travel interests=
==Special Overland interests==
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''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
 
''List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders''
  
==Guide Books==
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==Travel Guide Books==
 
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''List good travel guide books (not necessarily Overland related.''
  
 
=Vehicle Maintenance=
 
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''Add known good mechanics here.''
 
''Add known good mechanics here.''
  
=Buying and selling vehicles=
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=Buy or sell a car or motorbike in {{PAGENAME}}=
==Buying a vehicle as a foreigner==
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'''Buy'''<br/>
 
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
 
''Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle.''
 
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
 
''List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.''
  
==Selling a foreign-plated vehicle==
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'''Sell'''<br/>
 
''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
 
''Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'
  
 
=References=
 
=References=
 
''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
 
''Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.''
 
 
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Revision as of 20:05, 22 January 2012


Currency to display:

Entering Serbia with a Car or Motorbike

Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)

Required Paperwork

List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies

Process at border

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Serbia, application instructions and fees see: Serbia Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
Briefly describe the process at the border to enter with a vehicle

Cost of entry

State the cost for a vehicle to enter

Permitted length of stay

State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Driving in Serbia

Insurance requirements

Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.

Cost of insurance

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase insurance

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license

State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.

Driving side of road

State the side of the road to drive on. i.e. Left or Right.
(also state if a vehicle with a steering wheel on the opposite side can be legally driven)

Mandatory items in vehicle

State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)

Roads

General Road quality

Give a brief description of the general road quality. Mention if one way streets are common.

Road signs

Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads

List the frequency and approximate price of toll roads.

Bribery in Serbia

Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints

describe the frequency of checkpoints (police or military and what to expect.

Traveling with pets

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gas and Diesel price in Serbia

Last updated: May 2011

Currency and unit to display:

Gasoline Grade Price
Regular (95) €1.40 EUR per Liter[1]
Super (98) €1.54 EUR per LiterCite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag


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