Low riskEurope · Southern EuropeSerbia Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Serbia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Serbia age 1 and older, with special dosing for infants and high-risk travelers
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Serbia
Measles
All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel, including infants 6-11 months
Rabies
Rabies risk is low in Serbia but present in wildlife. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have extensive outdoor activities or difficulty accessing medical care
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider tick-borne encephalitis vaccine if you'll spend extensive time outdoors in tick-endemic areas of Serbia
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not recommended or required for travel to Serbia
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
192
Medical / Ambulance
194
Fire
193
U.S. Embassy
+381-11-706-4000
Serbia travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Serbia?▼
For travel to Serbia, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Serbia?▼
No — Serbia is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Serbia?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Serbia is currently rated low risk. Serbia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Serbia?▼
Key emergency numbers in Serbia are Police 192, Medical / Ambulance 194, Fire 193 and U.S. Embassy +381-11-706-4000. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.