Italy

VISA REGIME

For holders of diplomatic and official passports:

A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period

For holders of national passports and other travel documents:

A visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days in a 180-day period

 

ENTERING AND LEAVING THE COUNTRY
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia may enter the Republic of Italy if they hold a biometric travel document valid for at least three months after the planned date of departure from Italy. In addition to the travel document, border authorities may request additional documents, such as a return ticket, hotel reservation or invitation letter, and proof of sufficient financial means for the planned stay in Italy.

SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
The bilateral Convention on Social Security from 1957 is in force, which enables Serbian citizens to exercise their rights from pension (accumulation of length of service in order to exercise the right to pension), disability and health insurance.

USEFUL INFORMATION

HEALTH SITUATION — There are no special health risks in Italy and no special vaccination is required. It is desirable to have an international travel health insurance.
It is safe to drink tap water.

SECURITY SITUATION — The security situation is stable. However, it is advisable to avoid large gatherings for personal safety. In major urban centers and tourist destinations, as well as on public transportation, extra caution is recommended due to frequent thefts of wallets and personal documents. It is not advisable to leave documents, valuables, or luggage in a parked vehicle.

TRANSPORT — The railway network (high-speed rail system) and road infrastructure are well developed. During a temporary stay in or transit through Italy, travelers may drive a motor vehicle using a Serbian driver's license if they also hold an international driving permit. Persons with registered residence in Italy may use their Serbian driver's license for a maximum of 1 (one) year. After said period, they can exchange it for an Italian driver’s license, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement on the Recognition and Exchange of Driver's Licenses between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Italy, which entered into force on 17 December 2023. A green card is not required.

OTHER INFORMATION — The official currency is the euro. For bringing in cash exceeding €10,000, proof of the money’s origin is required. Payments can be made in cash or by payment cards.  

Emergency phone numbers: Police 113 (112), Fire Department 115, Emergency Medical Service 118.  

In some Italian cities, littering, sitting on monument steps, and consuming food and drinks near major cultural and public buildings are punishable offenses.

Contact information
During your stay in the Republic of Italy, for consular assistance and protection, you may contact:

  • Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Rome (covering the regions of Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise, Campania, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia), located at Via dei Monti Parioli 20 - 00197 Rome.

  • Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Milan (covering the regions of Aosta Valley, Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont), located at Via Pantano 2 - 20122 Milan.

    • Contact phone: +39 (02) 875869
    • Emergency phone (outside working hours): +39 3666816138
    • Email: info@gkrsmi.it

  • Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Trieste (covering the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige), located at Strada del Friuli 54 – 34136 Trieste.

    • Contact phones: +39 (040) 410-125 and +39 (040) 410-126
    • Emergency phone (outside working hours): +39 33534284073
    • Email: gkrstrst@spin.it