Money and duty free for Serbia
Currency and Money
Currency information
Serbian Dinar (RSD; symbol дин or Дин) = 100 para. Banknotes are in denominations of дин. 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 10. Coins are in denominations of дин. 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Credit cards
Major cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro) are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas. Smaller establishments may prefer cash.
ATM
ATMs are available nationwide, especially in urban centres. Many offer multilingual instructions.
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 08:00 to 17:00, Saturday 08:00 to 13:00.
Currency restrictions
Travellers entering or leaving Serbia may carry up to €10,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies, including Serbian dinars) without declaration. Amounts exceeding this limit must be declared to customs upon arrival, as only declared funds may be re-exported. When departing Serbia, travellers may take out a maximum of €10,000, or the same amount declared upon entry, whether in foreign or local currency.
Currency exchange
Currency exchange offices (called "menjačnica" in Serbian) are available throughout Serbia, especially in major cities such as Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš. Euros are the most commonly exchanged currency, while US dollars, British pounds, and Swiss francs are also widely accepted. Scottish and Northern Irish pound notes are not accepted.
Serbia duty free
Overview
Travellers entering Serbia are subject to the following duty-free allowances:
• Tobacco products: 50 cigarettes or 25 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50g of tobacco, or a proportional combination of these. Tobacco for oral use (snus) is prohibited.
• Alcoholic beverages: up to 1L of spirits or up to 2L of wine.
• Perfume: 1 bottle of perfume (up to 50ml) and/or 1 bottle of eau de toilette (up to 25ml).
Banned Imports
Prohibited items include tobacco for oral use (snus). Restricted items requiring permits include works of art, drones, and weapons. Travellers may bring medicines for personal use for up to 15 days, but if the quantity exceeds one package (up to 30 dosage units) or contains psychoactive substances, a prescription is required. This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the Customs Administration for current regulations.
Banned Exports
Prohibited exports include narcotics, endangered species and their products, and cultural artefacts of historical significance without authorisation. Export of firearms, ammunition, and precious metals is subject to licensing. This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the Customs Administration for the most up-to-date information.
