Power & Connectivity (SIM)

Serbia uses 230V / 50Hz with Type C and Type F sockets (European two round pins). Bring a Type C/F adapter; travellers from 100–120V countries need a converter for devices that are not dual-voltage.

The main operators are Telekom Srbija (mts), A1 Serbia and Yettel, with good 4G/5G coverage in cities. Prepaid SIMs are sold at the airport, operator shops and kiosks; you may be asked to show your passport when buying one.

eSIM travel plans are a convenient option in Serbia: providers like Airalo offer country plans you can buy online before arrival and install in minutes, and some local operators also support eSIM. There is no need for a physical SIM or a shop visit.

Wi-Fi is widely available in hotels, cafés and restaurants, and is generally good in urban areas such as Belgrade and Novi Sad. Use a VPN on public networks for sensitive tasks like banking.

Serbia has an open internet with no significant restrictions. All standard apps and services — messaging, social media, maps and streaming — work normally.

Handy apps include WhatsApp and Viber for messaging and calls, Google Maps for getting around, BusPlus for Belgrade public transport, CarGo for local ride-hailing, and a translation app. Cards are widely accepted in cities, though it is wise to keep some cash for small shops and rural areas.

Serbia's country code is +381. App-based calls (WhatsApp, Viber and similar) are common. Emergency numbers are 192 for police, 194 for the ambulance and 193 for the fire service, and the single European emergency number 112 also works. Save numbers in full +381 format so they work from any network.