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.
Compiled by Voyax Health from CDC Travelers' Health: Serbia. Not yet individually reviewed by a clinician · Updated
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 and Tick-borne Encephalitis may be advised depending on your itinerary; Yellow Fever is not needed. 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: Serbia · 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.