Serbia: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 measures nationwide as of Aug. 4 /update 33

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Authorities are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Aug. 4.

Domestic Restrictions
Most businesses and facilities are permitted to operate subject to hygiene and social distancing measures; catering establishments can serve indoor customers until 01:00. 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
Upon arrival, all incoming travelers must present a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before arrival; travelers arriving from the US may present a negative result from a rapid antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before arrival instead of a negative PCR test result. Serbian nationals and residents may enter the country without a negative test result, though they must undergo a 10-day self-isolation period. Citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, and North Macedonia who are arriving directly from those countries, as well as foreign nationals transiting through Serbia, freight transporters, and aircraft crews, are exempt from entry restrictions.

Travelers who can present proof of full 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 an agreement of reciprocity. Current agreements for vaccine certificates are in place with Armenia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Tunisia, Turkey, and the UAE. Current agreements for recovery certificates are in place with Andorra, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and the US.

Tighter restrictions are in place for travel from India. Such travelers must fill out an online form before travel available here, sign a statement of consent before travel available here, meet the testing, vaccination, or recovery requirements detailed above, and self-isolate for seven days on arrival.

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)