Money and duty free for Serbia
Currency and Money
Currency information
Serbian Dinar (RSD; symbol динар or Дин), with 1 dinar = 100 paras. Banknotes are in denominations of Дин. 5,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Дин.20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Credit cards
International credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most shops, hotels and restaurants in Serbia. Diners Club and American Express are not so widely accepted.
ATM
ATMs are widely available throughout Belgrade, Novi Sad, and other urban centres in Serbia. Most machines accept international bank cards, especially those on the Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro networks. However, it is wise to carry enough Serbian dinars before heading to the countryside.
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-15:00.
Currency restrictions
Travellers entering or leaving Serbia are permitted to carry up to €10,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies, including the Serbian dinar) without the need for declaration.
If the amount exceeds €10,000, it must be declared upon arrival. This is important because only declared funds may be re-exported. When departing Serbia, travellers may take out a maximum of €10,000 (or the exact amount they declared upon entry) whether in foreign currency, local currency, or a combination of both.
Currency exchange
Currency exchange offices (called "menjačnica" in Serbian) are available throughout Serbia, especially in cities such as Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš. Euros are the most commonly exchanged currency, but US dollars, British pounds, and Swiss francs are also widely accepted for exchange. Scottish and Northern Irish Pound Sterling bank notes are not accepted.
Serbia duty free
Overview
Travellers entering Serbia are subject to the following duty-free allowances:
• Tobacco products: 50 cigarettes, and 25 cigarillos, and 10 cigars, and 50g of tobacco or a combination of the above. However, tobacco for oral use (snus) is prohibited.
• 1L of spirits or 2L of wines (of which 1L can be sparkling).
• 1 bottle of perfume (up to 50ml) and 1 bottle eau de toilette (up to 25ml).
Banned Imports
Tobacco for oral use (snus) is prohibited.
Items that require permits include works of art, drones, and weapons.
Medications for regular treatment less than 15 days are allowed. But if their quantity exceeds one package of up to 30 dosage units or if they contain psychoactive substances, then a prescription is needed.
Banned Exports
You must obtain permission from the Ministry of Culture to export items of artistic or cultural value. Hunting trophies require a shipping document or trophy certificate.
