COVID-19 Reopening Matrix

• Negative COVID-19 PCR test, issued no more than 48 hours before entry, for all travelers; travelers from the USA may carry a rapid antigen test; the following categories are exempt:
- Travelers fully vaccinated in Serbia, carrying a vaccination certificate
- Children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult
- Passengers in transit for under 12 hours
- Travelers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, North Macedonia
- Negative COVID-19 PCR test, issued no more than 48 hours before entry (or 72 hours in case of travel delay), for all travelers; travelers from the USA may carry a rapid antigen test; the following categories are exempt:
- Travelers fully vaccinated in Serbia, carrying a vaccination certificate
- Children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult
- Passengers in transit for under 12 hours
- Serbian nationals and residents entering from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia
- Nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia entering from their country of nationality
- Residents of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, North Macedonia entering from their country of residents; these travelers may alternatively complete a COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test at a Serbian medical facility, and submit negative test results to the Institute of Public Health within 48 hours of entry
- Business travelers: they must notify the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and complete a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours of arrival
- Serbian nationals and residents: these travelers may alternatively complete a COVID-19 PCR test at a Serbian medical facility within 24 hours of arrival (appointments are scheduled online), and cease quarantine upon receiving a negative test result; or complete 10-day home quarantine; the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and complete a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours of arrival
- Serbian nationals and temporary or permanent Serbian residents: these travelers may alternatively complete a COVID-19 PCR test promptly on arrival at a Serbian medical facility, and cease quarantine upon receiving a negative test result or complete 10-day home quarantine

• Serbia has resumed immigration services

• Consular posts have resumed visa application filing and processing, subject to local pandemic related restrictions; applicants should contact their consular post before visiting

• Work permits can now be filed in person by appointment, by mail, or by email (if the work permit is signed by e-signature)

• Immigration authorities have resumed processing initial and renewal residence permit applications; applicants can now schedule residence permit filing appointments

• Police authorities have resumed biometric data collection (photograph and fingerprints) and address registration services Travel Restrictions

• Serbia has removed all travel restrictions

What services can be offered?

• Virtual: Yes, limited face to face interaction

• Lease checks

• Check in/out: prior to move-in, the unit has been pre-inspected; latest health or medical certification of all incoming occupants which will state that occupant/s was never a suspected or probable case individual/s and has never been identified as positive COVID-19 case individual/s, if identified, submit result of negative RT-PCR as per DOH standard; mandatory wearing of facemask, body temperature screening and use of foot bath

• Negotiations: Yes

• Timelines: Yes, normal

• Market availability: yes, mobility is limited to verify available properties

• We can still conduct needs assessment calls

• Share housing market information

• Share sample properties online

• Conduct lease contract reviews and negotiation

• Coordinate and assist in utilities set-up such as internet and cable

• Provide school information

• Coordinate temporary housing bookings

• Provide information on bank accounts opening requirements

• Provide information on local registration requirements

• Yes, bookings are being made virtually

• No face-to-face support

• Apartments are available

• All schools and education institutions are closed

• All events are banned; essential shopping only until first half of May where most facilities will reopen but social distancing will need to be observed

• Public transport available