Serbia and montenegro
PRACTICALITIESCurrency
Serbian dinar (RSD)Official languagesSerbianTimeGMT + 1Calling code+381Area codesAda: 24; Belgrade, New Belgrade, Zemun: 11; Niš: 18; Novi Sad: 21; Subotica: 24Internet TLD.rs, .yuShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Friday from 8am to midday and from 5pm to 8pm, on Saturdays from 8am to 3pm.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| Orthodox Christmas |
January 7 |
| St Sava’s Day |
January 27 |
| Constitution Day |
February 15 |
| Orthodox Easter |
movable feast |
| Labour Days |
May 1 & 2 |
| Victory Day |
May 9 |
| St Vitus’s Day |
June 28 |
National dishburek – baked or fried pastry filled with meat or cheesealaska čorba – stewed fish dishćevapčići – grilled minced meatrožnjići – kebabduveč – rice with meat and vegetables (zucchini and tomatoes)musaka – a baked dish made from meat, potatoes and eggplantsarma – stuffed cabbage leaveskapama – stew dish made from lamb, onions and spinach with yoghurt saucepunjena tikvica – zucchini stuffed with meat and rice with tomato sauceElectricitySerbia’s electricity runs on 230V/50Hz. Passport/VisaCitizens of the European Union, Croatia Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, San Marino, Russia, Ukraine and Albania do not need visa for entry into Serbia (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Croatia and Macedonia need only identity card.Useful numbersAmbulance: 94Fire Brigade: 93Police: 92