Serbia: Authorities maintaining COVID-19-related measures nationwide as of Nov. 15 /update 36

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Authorities in Serbia are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Nov. 15.

Domestic Restrictions
Most businesses and facilities are permitted to operate subject to hygiene and social distancing measures. Evidence of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 or a recent COVID-19 test is required to use indoor catering establishments and indoor betting shops after 20:00 each day. Most gatherings of more than 500 people remain prohibited, and facemasks are mandatory in all enclosed public spaces and outdoor spaces where social distancing of at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) cannot be observed.

International Travel Restrictions
Travelers who can present proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 are also exempt from other entry requirements. Vaccination and recovery certificates are only accepted if issued by an authority with which the Serbian government has a reciprocity agreement. Serbia maintains such agreements with only a few nations; for a complete list of nations with which Serbia has such agreements, click here.

Unvaccinated arrivals must present a negative PCR test taken in the 48 hours before arrival; unvaccinated travelers arriving from the US may also present an antigen FIA Rapid Test result taken no more than 48 hours before arrival. Serbian nationals and residents are permitted to enter without these requirements but must isolate for 10 days on arrival.

Citizens and residents of Serbia who are arriving directly from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, and North Macedonia and the citizens and residents of those countries may present negative test results to health authorities up to 48 hours after arrival. Transit passengers, freight transporters, and aircraft crews are exempt from entry restrictions.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks. Local authorities are empowered to introduce stricter measures within their jurisdictions if infection rates warrant.

Advice

Heed all official advisories and remain nonconfrontational if stopped by authorities. Reconfirm all travel arrangements if traveling to, from, or via Serbia. Shipping disruptions may occur; consider delaying or rerouting shipments. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19.

Resources

Government of Serbia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Detailed Entry Requirements
World Health Organization (WHO)