If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many states require …

The November 2020 U.S. elections are right around the corner and U.S. Citizens in Serbia can vote from abroad. Your vote counts! The U.S. Embassy is here to help you exercise your right to vote Voting from abroad is a three-step process that needs to be started early. Step 1:  Request Your Ballot: Complete a new  Federal Post Card Application  (FPCA) at  FVAP.gov . The completion of the …

Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by registering to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed and submitted a  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)  in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter, or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete …

Location:  Serbia Your vote counts! Did you know that many recent U.S. elections have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by military and overseas voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt …

Location:  Serbia Event:  As of May 15, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 10,438 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia and 225 deaths, with 4,301 of those infected having recovered, leaving an estimated 5,912 remaining active infections. U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in our  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts, and check our  Embassy COVID-19 webpage  for updated information as it is released. The government of …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia Event: Two potential demonstrations against the government are expected today, May 9, 2020.  A walking protest is expected to start at 5:00 p.m. from the Presidency building going to the Parliament building and the Government building.  A driving protest through the city is expected to take place from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (March 20, 2020) Location: Serbia Event:  As of March 20, the Serbian Ministry of Health announced 118 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Serbia. The government of Serbia has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.  As of March 20, all airports in Serbia are closed to international commercial air …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (March 10, 2020) Location:  Serbia Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide.  On March 10 the Serbian Ministry of Health announced four confirmed cases of …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Soccer Matches – Sunday, March 1 at 6:00PM Event: Soccer clubs Partizan and Red Star will play on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM, at Red Star stadium. This is a high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams, and frequent clashes between them in and around the stadium.  Expect traffic …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia (January 31, 2020) Location:  Serbia Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid travel to China. Actions to Take: Consult the  CDC website , for the most up-to-date information regarding enhanced screening procedures. …

Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state.  Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register.  Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …

Location: Near the U.S. Embassy, Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a protest on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM across the street from the U.S. Embassy.  The theme of the protest is unknown, but the protester organizing the event has led small peaceful protests against U.S. policy in the past.  The Belgrade …

Location: Near the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia Event: A demonstration in support of the people of Venezuela is expected to take place Saturday, August 31 from 12:00PM – 13:00PM in front of the U.S. Embassy.  Police expect approximately 50 people. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid …

Location: Near the U.S. Embassy and NATO Allies’ Embassies in Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report a demonstration protesting the 1999 NATO campaign in Serbia is expected to take place Sunday, July 14 beginning at 8:00PM in front of the U.S. Embassy and the following NATO Allies’ Embassies: United Kingdom, Portugal, Luxemburg, Poland, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands, …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: A demonstration is expected today, Friday, June 28, 2019 starting at 6:00PM in front of the Parliament building.  At 7:00PM the protesters will walk along Nikola Pasic Square, Terazije, Knez Mihailova, Pariska, and Kralja Petra, ending in front of the Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate around 9:00PM.  The demonstration is part of the …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report there will be a protest on Saturday, June 29, 2019 starting at 7:00PM near Terazije Square (at the corner of Terazije Street and Prizrenska Street near Hotel Moskva). This is related to the “1 in 5 million” weekly protests and the police estimate there will be about 2,000 participants. …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report there will be a 1 in 5 Million protest on Saturday, June 15, and that the protest might start at 7 pm (according to the social media posts) instead of the usual 6 pm start time. It will likely last for 2 hours. The route will be as follows: …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia  Event: Football club Red Star will play Partizan on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:00PM, at Red Star stadium. This is a high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams, and frequent clashes in and around the stadium between them. Expect a large police presence and traffic delays. …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a demonstration today, May 9, 2019 starting at 5:00PM at Liberators of Belgrade Memorial Park and marching to the City Assembly of Belgrade. The demonstration commemorates Russian contributions during World War II and in previous years has drawn thousands of participants. Expect traffic disruptions near the demonstration. There …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be a demonstration tomorrow, Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 6:00PM starting at Terazije Square and marching to the Presidency Building in Andricev Venac.  The demonstration is related to the “1 in 5 million” weekly protests and the police estimate a minimum of 2,000 participants. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia  Event:  There will be a union protest tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 12:00PM, starting near Nikola Pasic Square and marching to Slavija Square.  The protesters are demanding that the government raise the minimum wage.  Expect traffic disruptions near the protests. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia  Event: There will be an opposition protest Saturday, April 27, 2019 starting at 6:00PM at Terazije Fountain and marching to the RTS building. This protest is related to the weekly “1 in 5 million” protests that regularly draw thousands of participants, though police expect a significantly smaller turnout than usual due to …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia  Event: There will be a protest today, April 24, 2019 between 6:00PM and 8:00PM starting near the Geozavod building on Hercegovačka Street and marching to the City Hall building. Police expect 1,000-1,500 participants. Expect traffic congestion along the protest route. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia  Event: Basketball club Red Star will play Buducnost TODAY, April 22, 2019 at 7:00PM, in Aleksandar Nikolic Hall (former Pionir Hall). This is a high risk event because in the past there have been clashes between hooligans affiliated with both teams. Expect a large police presence and traffic congestion. Football club Red …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia  Event: There will be a pro-government protest on Friday, April 19, 2019 from 3:00PM to 9:00PM in front of the Parliament building (Trg Nikole Pašića 13). The organizers have announced they expect 100,000 protesters. Expect traffic congestion throughout the city. There will be an opposition protest on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia  Event: There will be a protest on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 3:00PM to 11:00PM in front of the Parliament building (Trg Nikole Pašića 13).  This protest is affiliated with the weekly Saturday protests downtown that have drawn thousands of protesters.  Expect traffic disruptions near the protests. Actions to Take: Avoid the …

Location:  New Belgrade, Serbia Event: Drivers for CarGo (a popular ridesharing service) will protest in New Belgrade between 13:00 and 17:00 today, March 1, 2019.  The drivers are protesting their treatment by government officials.  Streets throughout New Belgrade, especially near government buildings, may be blocked or congested and should be avoided if possible. Actions to …

Location:  Belgrade, Serbia Event: Football club Red Star will play Partizan on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at Red Star stadium.  This is a high risk event because of animosity between hooligans affiliated with both teams.  Expect a large police presence and traffic delays. Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: There will be an anti-government protest tomorrow, Saturday, January 5th, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in the city center. Similar protests have taken place weekly since December 7 on Saturdays at the same time. The police expect the turnout this week will be lower than previous weeks due to the Serbian Orthodox …

Location: Belgrade, Serbia Event: Police report there will be a protest in front of the Belgrade University School of Philosophy tomorrow, December 8, 2018 at 6:00pm. The protest is in response to an attack on a local opposition politician. Police expect a large number of protesters, and that the protest will likely disrupt traffic in …

The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade will be closed Wednesday, December 5 as part of a national day of mourning declared by President Trump for former President George H.W. Bush. In memory of our 41st President, the Embassy has opened a condolence book through Friday. We have also created a virtual condolence book where all are …

Delta City Mall in New Belgrade has been evacuated due to multiple bomb threats. Police and explosive device teams are searching the area for dangerous devices. American citizens are advised to monitor local news sources and stay clear of the area.

U.S. Embassy Belgrade advises U.S. citizens in Serbia of the risk of increased crime, including residential break-ins, during the holiday season. Terrorism also remains a concern across Europe, particularly during the holiday period, and we encourage you to review the Europe Travel Alert. Beware of holiday or charity scams.  The Belgrade City Sanitation Company warns …

On Saturday, December 10, 2016, Football Club RAD will play Football Club NOVI PAZAR at 1:00 pm (13:00) at RAD Stadium in Belgrade.  Violent clashes between Novi Pazar  and RAD supporters are probable.  Expect a heavy police presence in the area around RAD Stadium before, during, and after the match.  Crowds, police activity, and road …

Several violent incidents have occurred in the area of Luka Celovic Park near Belgrade’s Central Bus Station, including a large fight on November 21 between groups of migrants that resulted in the stabbing death of one migrant. U.S. citizens in Serbia should use caution when in this area. U.S. citizens are also encouraged to read …

U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens in Serbia that on Sunday, November 6, at 5:00 p.m., Partizan will play Novi Pazar at Partizan Stadium in Belgrade. There is a potential for violence before, during, and after the match, including potential clashes between police and fans. Expect police activity and crowds around the stadium and anticipate …

September 19, 2016 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must …

September 16, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the Belgrade Pride Parade will be held in downtown Belgrade from noon to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2016. The parade will start at Slavija Square and proceed down Kralja Milana Street and Terazije, continue through Kolarceva Street, and end at Republic Square. A …

September 16, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that, with the start of the 2016 soccer season, the potential for violence before, during, and after some soccer matches in Serbia exists. In the past, there have also been clashes between police and soccer fans both in stadiums and the surrounding areas. Police presence may …

September 16, 2016 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must …

August 12, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that as a safety precaution due to violence targeting foreigners, the following splavs and clubs have been declared “off-limits” for U.S. citizen officers, staff, and dependent family members who are under Chief of Mission Authority in Serbia: Plastic night club Splav Slep Mr. Stefan …

July 12, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the citizens’ initiative “Let’s Not Drown Belgrade” will hold a protest against the recent demolition of buildings in Savamala on Wednesday, July 13, at 6:00 p.m. in front of Belgrade City Hall at Dragoslava Jovanovica #2.  After the protest, participants will walk through Belgrade from …

Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2016.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …

The citizens’ initiative “Let’s Not Drown Belgrade” announced it will hold a protest Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in front of the Belgrade City Hall, Dragoslava Jovanovica Str. #2.  The protest is against the recent demolition of buildings in Savamala.  After the protest, rally participants will walk through Belgrade.  From City Hall, they will …

April 14, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade informs U.S. citizens in Serbia that on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at 6:00 pm, Red Star will play Partizan at Red Star Stadium in Belgrade.  There is a potential for violence before, during, and after the match, including potential clashes between police and …

Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the nationalist organization Zavetnici announced it will hold a protest on Sunday, March 27, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Republic Square in downtown Belgrade.  Zavetnici described the protest as directed against the Serbian government and Serbia–NATO cooperation.  U.S. citizens should note the protest’s location and proximity to the pedestrian …

Embassy Belgrade informs U.S. citizens that the Serbian Radical Party (SRS) has announced that it will lead a protest on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Republic Square in downtown Belgrade.  Republic Square is close to the pedestrian area of Knez Mihailova.  The SRS has described the protest as directed against the current …

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist attacks, including the March 22 attacks in Brussels claimed by ISIL.  Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants, and transportation.  This Travel Alert expires on June 20, 2016. U.S. …

March 10, 2016 U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia Serbia has announced a state of emergency in fourteen municipalities in southwestern Serbia because of flooding and heavy rains.  Floods or threats of floods are most serious in the cities and municipalities of Čačak, Novi Pazar, Kraljevo, Arilje, Lučani, Topola, Požega, Bajina Bašta, Ivanjica, Raška, Ljig, Rača, and …

The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade occasionally sends messages for U.S. citizens via SMS text message.  All messages for U.S. citizens are also disseminated via email and posted on the embassy website.  SMS text messages sent by the embassy come from “USEMB.”  Our SMS system requires that your mobile telephone number be shared with a third-party …

There will be a soccer game between Cukaricki and Rad football clubs at Cukaricki stadium in the Banovo Brdo area of Belgrade on Sunday, July 26 at 8:00 p.m. (20:00). Crowds and a large police presence are expected for the game, and supporters of Rad football club have a reputation for hooliganism. We remind all …

U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Serbia should remain vigilant regarding their personal security and be alert to local security developments. Please follow these good personal security practices: Avoid crowds or large gatherings when traveling in public; Know where you are going and have a plan of what to do in the event you encounter …

The  Democratic Party (DS) will organize a protest rally tomorrow, Saturday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m. in Trg Republike (Republic Square).  The protest is directed against the government.  DS has begun advertising the event, but there is no official estimate of expected participants.  Embassy personnel have been advised to exercise caution if in the vicinity …