No. Serbia is an EU candidate but not a member. Border checks apply at every crossing.

Is Serbia safe for travellers?

Yes — among the safest countries in Europe. Petty theft is rare; violent crime even rarer.

Best way to get from Belgrade to the coast?

Night bus to Budva or Kotor (10–11 hours) — or the scenic 11-hour Belgrade–Bar train through Montenegro's mountains.

Serbia Travel Guide — Bus, Van & Ferry Routes

Serbia is the cheapest, friendliest, and most underrated country in the Balkans. Belgrade is your transport hub — night buses radiate out to Montenegro, Bosnia, Bulgaria and North Macedonia, plus the legendary scenic train to Bar (Montenegro) and a high-speed line to Novi Sad.

Serbia isn't in the EU and uses the dinar (~117 RSD = €1). Cards are accepted in cities but bring some cash for outside Belgrade. The country is the natural overland bridge between Central Europe and the Balkans — every bus from Vienna or Budapest to Athens stops in Belgrade. Two regional gems are worth a day each: Niš (Roman heritage, gateway to Bulgaria) and Novi Sad (the prettier, smaller sister of Belgrade).

Currency

Serbian dinar (RSD)

Language

Serbian; English fluent in Belgrade & Novi Sad

Visa

Schengen passports + UK/US/CA/AU: 90 days visa-free.