Entry rules for Serbia for Russians
Where can you fly from Russia and hope for warm hospitality? To Serbia, of course. Entry conditions are very lenient for Russian tourists, and many people will surely have a couple of friends who have learned how to move to Serbia and enjoy their stay here.
Do Russians need a visa for Serbia
If you are traveling to Serbia for up to 30 days, a visa is not required. However, an important nuance is that your international passport must be valid for at least 90 days from the date of your departure from Serbia.
Types of visas
- if you decide that you need to stay in the country for more than 30 days, you can do a "visa run", leave Serbia and re-enter;
- for entry for up to 90 days, you need to obtain a Type C visa;
- for entry for up to 180 days, you need to obtain a Type D visa.
What documents are needed to enter Serbia
- international passport;
- visa, if you plan to stay in Serbia for more than 30 days;
- medical insurance. It is advisable to arrange an insurance policy with coverage of at least 20,000 euros;
- tourist voucher and tickets. It is best to print out tickets and hotel booking confirmation;
- bank statement. You should have 50 euros per tourist per day in reserve.
Entry rules for children
- an international passport is not required for a child if they are under 14 years old and are included in the passport of the parent or guardian traveling with them;
- a visa is only required for trips longer than 30 days;
- consent for the child to travel abroad is required if they are traveling with grandparents or older siblings;
- registration at the place of stay. Hotels automatically process this for both adults and children.
Which bank cards work in Serbia
Unfortunately, cards issued in Russia do not work in Serbia. Therefore, traveling with "Mir" cards or local Mastercard is pointless. It is better to arrange for a card to be issued abroad in advance or ask local friends to help you with payments in Serbian establishments.
Transit rules through Serbia
Transit through Serbia is permitted for 24 hours if you have tickets confirming your onward journey. Leaving the transit zone is prohibited.
How to get to Serbia from Russia
It's currently not possible to buy tickets on Kupi.com for direct flights Moscow — Belgrade, but flights with a layover in Turkey are always available. Unbelievable but true — for the Saint Petersburg — Belgrade route, Air Serbia sells tickets for a direct flight. The flight takes about three hours.
That's how it is!
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