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Visiting Serbia

Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.

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

3rd party liability insurance is mandatory in Serbia.

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.

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.

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).

Cost of insurance

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.

The price varies depending on the vehicle type and the duration of the coverage. The minimum coverage is one month, and maximum twelve months.

For informational purposes, the price of 1-month coverage for an automobile is the Serbian dinar (RSD) equivalent of 105.00 EUR, and 66.15 EUR for a motorcycle.

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

Right.
RHD vehicles can be driven in Serbia without a problem.

Mandatory items in vehicle

A safety triangle, first aid kit, spare bulbs and fuses, and tow rope or tow bar are mandatory.

All vehicles must have a reflective vest easily reachable from the driver's position.

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).

From November 1 to April 1, vehicles must be equipped with winter tyres, and wheel chains on designated mountain roads.

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: October 2012

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Gasoline Grade Price
Unleaded €1.41 EUR per Liter[1]
Diesel €1.33 EUR per Liter[1]

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency

Briefly describe if gas shortages are known to occur.
Also state the approximate average distance between gas stations. This is a very rough estimate.

Gas and Diesel Quality

Discuss if gasoline / diesel considered "clean" or "dirty", and generally high or low quality.
State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

Safety and Security Considerations

Driving at night

Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.

Vehicle parking

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information

Camping in Serbia

Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.

Camping guide books

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water

Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

Navigation

Paper maps

Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Serbia

Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-herzegov...
Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-herzegov...
by Reise Knowhow
From $12.95 on Amazon
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
Europe Executive [tubed] (national Geographic Referenc...
by National Geographic Maps - Reference
From $14.07 on Amazon
Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-herzegov...
Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-herzegov...
by Reise Knowhow
From $12.95 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Europe (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Europe (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Alexis Averbuck, James Bainbridge, ...
From $11.99 on Amazon

Description of the best paper maps and where to purchase them.

GPS Maps of Serbia

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Serbia

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.

Special Overland Travel interests

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Travel Guide Books

Lonely Planet Southeastern Europe (travel Guide)
Lonely Planet Southeastern Europe (travel Guide)
by Lonely Planet, Marika McAdam, James Bainbridge, Ma...
From $79.18 on Amazon
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
by Dan Grec
From $click on Amazon
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $22.49 on Amazon
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
by Chris Scott
From $click on Amazon
St Lucia And Dominica Handbook (footprint Handbooks)
St Lucia And Dominica Handbook (footprint Handbooks)
by Lizzie Williams
From $8.89 on Amazon
TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide

TRAVELIVING - a romantic & practical guide
by The Pin Project

at 10$ on thepinproject.eu


Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages

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Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Serbia

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.

  1. 1.0 1.1 World petrol prices, gas prices, diesel prices|MyTravelCost.com

Helpful External links

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