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As of October 2026, Serbia scores 78/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. The U.S. State Department rates Serbia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 4 Serbia destinations assessed, Novi Pazar scores highest (77/100), while Belgrade scores lowest (77/100).
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
Serbia · Assessed 13 October 2026
78
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Travelling between Serbia and the Schengen area The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area. The EES may take each passenger extra time, so it is important to be prepared to wait longer than usual at EU country borders and allow more time for immigration controls if travelling to and from Serbia and the Schengen area.”
Updated 2026-10-07T12:50:55Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for Serbia: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-10-09T10:17:53.9633754-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Robbery / mugging
LowArmed robbery is rare; occasional incidents reported in poorly lit areas of Belgrade after dark
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing occurs in crowded places such as Belgrade’s buses, trams, and Kalemegdan Fortress area
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
88/100
Recent traveller reports indicate visitors feel safe during the day and night in Serbia’s cities, particularly in Belgrade’s central districts, with few reporting direct encounters with crime.
Yes. Serbia is generally safe for visitors with low violent crime and stable conditions.
Serbia scores well on homicide, terrorism, and health indicators, though governance scores reveal weaknesses in rule of law and corruption. Visitors report feeling safe walking alone at night, and petty crime remains the primary concern in urban areas.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Serbia remains a stable destination for travelers, with violent crime infrequent and terrorism virtually absent. The joint police patrols launched in Belgrade in September 2026 reflect ongoing efforts to maintain public safety, particularly in the capital. While political tensions occasionally surface — such as the security advisory against the president’s foreign travel in June or the diplomatic incident with Bosnia in September — these do not typically affect visitor safety. Street-level risks are limited to petty crime, especially pickpocketing on public transport and around tourist sites like Kalemegdan Fortress, where crowds create opportunities for bag-snatching. Taxi overcharging and impersonation of officials remain noted scams, so using ride-hailing apps or agreeing on fares in advance is advised. Overall, visitors consistently report feeling secure walking alone after dark, supported by high survey scores on perceived safety. With normal precautions, Serbia offers a low-risk environment for travel.
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07 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Serbia Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Serbia scores 78/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 October 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Novi Pazar currently scores highest at 77/100 (Safe). Belgrade scores lowest at 77/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.