Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) quietly refreshed its travel advisory (matkustustiedote) for Serbia on 9 February, keeping the overall risk level at “exercise normal caution” but adding new practical guidance for business and leisure travellers. The update highlights intermittent protests in Belgrade and stricter police checks on major highways, advising Finns to carry passports at all times and allow extra time when driving across internal EU–Western-Balkan borders.
The advisory notes that Serbia’s eVisitor registration, which is mandatory for foreign visitors staying in private accommodation, is now fully digital; failure to register within 24 hours can lead to fines. It also reminds travellers that biometric ID cards are not accepted for entry—passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date.
If you need help determining whether you require a visa for Serbia or want a hassle-free way to meet registration deadlines, VisaHQ offers a streamlined, Finland-based service that handles applications, document checks and status alerts; learn more at https://www.visahq.com/finland/
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For companies sending staff to Serbia, the MFA emphasises the importance of locally compliant employment contracts. Finnish nationals working remotely from Serbia for more than 90 days in a 180-day period must apply for a temporary-residence permit. The advisory also flags occasional delays at Nikola Tesla Airport due to renovation works and urges passengers to check airline guidance on check-in times.
Although the security rating remains unchanged, the update matters for mobility managers because Serbia is a popular near-shore location for IT contractors and a key overland transit corridor to Greece and North Macedonia. Updated contact details for the Finnish honorary consulate in Belgrade and the EU’s 112 emergency number are included in the notice.
Employers should brief travelling staff on the registration requirement, ensure that Schengen multi-entry visas (if needed) cover the full rotation period, and verify travel-insurance coverage for non-EU destinations.
The advisory notes that Serbia’s eVisitor registration, which is mandatory for foreign visitors staying in private accommodation, is now fully digital; failure to register within 24 hours can lead to fines. It also reminds travellers that biometric ID cards are not accepted for entry—passports must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date.
If you need help determining whether you require a visa for Serbia or want a hassle-free way to meet registration deadlines, VisaHQ offers a streamlined, Finland-based service that handles applications, document checks and status alerts; learn more at https://www.visahq.com/finland/
For companies sending staff to Serbia, the MFA emphasises the importance of locally compliant employment contracts. Finnish nationals working remotely from Serbia for more than 90 days in a 180-day period must apply for a temporary-residence permit. The advisory also flags occasional delays at Nikola Tesla Airport due to renovation works and urges passengers to check airline guidance on check-in times.
Although the security rating remains unchanged, the update matters for mobility managers because Serbia is a popular near-shore location for IT contractors and a key overland transit corridor to Greece and North Macedonia. Updated contact details for the Finnish honorary consulate in Belgrade and the EU’s 112 emergency number are included in the notice.
Employers should brief travelling staff on the registration requirement, ensure that Schengen multi-entry visas (if needed) cover the full rotation period, and verify travel-insurance coverage for non-EU destinations.
