FAQ Сербія-ის საზღვრის შესახებ

Serbia has 6 land borders — a critical Balkan hub!

Neighboring countries:

• Hungary — to the north
• ✅ EES active on Hungarian side!
• Horgos: 3–10 min

• Romania — to the east
• 🌉 Giurgiu Bridge — least busy!
• 5–15 min

• Bulgaria — to the southeast
• Dimitrovgrad: 5–20 min

• North Macedonia — to the south
• Tabanovce: 5–15 min

• Kosovo — to the southwest
• ⚠️ Politically complex (Serbia doesn't recognize!)

• Montenegro — to the west
• Bijelo Polje: 5–15 min

Best routes to Schengen:

• Via Hungary (EES, but fast)
• Via Romania (Giurgiu — least busy!)

Cheapest fuel in Europe!

Prices (December 2025):

Comparison with other countries:

• 🇳🇱 Netherlands: €1.90–2.10 (45% more expensive!)
• 🇩🇪 Germany: €1.70–1.85 (30% more expensive!)
• 🇦🇹 Austria: €1.60–1.70 (20% more expensive!)
• 🇧🇬 Bulgaria: €1.35–1.50 (slightly more)
• 🇷🇸 Serbia: €1.30–1.45 — CHEAPEST!

Tips:

• ✅ Fill up before leaving Serbia!
• ✅ Cash often cheaper
• ✅ Chains: NIS, OMV, MOL

*Lowest fuel prices in the entire project!*

Serbia uses a pay-per-km system, NOT a vignette!

Main routes (2025, passenger cars):

Payment methods:

• ✅ Cash (RSD or EUR) — most reliable!
• ✅ Card (Visa/Mastercard)
• ⚠️ BIG TAG (e-toll) — rarely at borders

Where to pay:

• Cashiers at all crossings
• Automatic kiosks (often not working!)

*Cash is the most reliable method!*

Minimal queues — the shortest in the project!

Average waiting times:

Why so fast?

• ✅ Serbia is a third country (minimal controls!)
• ✅ Low traffic compared to Europe
• ✅ Safe borders
• ✅ No EES on Serbian side

Best times:

• Weekdays: 3–5 minutes
• Weekends: 5–15 minutes

*The least busy borders in the entire project!*

Yes! EES is active on the Hungarian side since October 12, 2025!

This is the first real EES implementation on an external Schengen border.

How it works:

• ✅ Hungarian police (NOT Serbian) collects data
• ✅ Collection on HUNGARIAN side (after exiting Serbia)
• ✅ Mandatory for third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA)

What is collected:

• Biometric passport scan
• Fingerprints (10 fingers)
• Facial photo
• Entry/exit timestamp

Impact on time:

• First entry: +5–15 minutes
• Subsequent entries: minimal impact

Main crossings with EES:

• Horgos–Bácsalmás (A3): 3–10 min + EES
• Nagykaniža–Tompojevci: 3–8 min + EES

No, Serbia is NOT in the Schengen Area!

This makes Serbia a critical transit gateway to Schengen.

What this means:

• ❌ EES does not apply in Serbia
• ❌ ETIAS not required
• ✅ Visa-free for 60+ countries (including Ukraine)
• ✅ Up to 90 days stay
• ✅ Minimal controls on Serbian side

Transit to Schengen:

• Via Hungary: EES active on Hungarian side!
• Via Romania (Giurgiu Bridge): least busy entry!

Financial requirements:

• €32/day — one of the lowest in the world!

*Serbia is the easiest and cheapest transit to Schengen!*