First Month in Serbia

Find temporary accommodation

Book an Airbnb or hotel for the first 1-2 weeks while looking for permanent housing

Buy a local SIM card

Operators: MTS, A1, Yettel. Passport required. Plans from 500 RSD/month

Exchange money or withdraw cash

Best rates at exchange offices (menjačnica). ATMs accept Visa/Mastercard

Explore your neighborhood

Find the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, public transport stops

Register with police

Required within 24 hours of moving in. Landlord should help with this

Find permanent housing

Websites: Halooglasi, 4zida, City Expert. Average rent in Belgrade: €400-600

Sign rental agreement

Must be in Serbian. Notarization is recommended

Re-register at new address

When changing accommodation — new police registration required

Get white card (beli karton)

Proof of residence registration. Required for bank account

Open a bank account

Banks: Raiffeisen, UniCredit, OTP, Intesa. Need passport + beli karton

Get a bank card

Usually ready in 5-7 business days

Set up online banking

Download bank app, activate online access

Set up internet

Providers: SBB, MTS, A1, Orion. Plans from 2000 RSD/month

Transfer utilities

Electricity (EPS), water, gas — transfer to your name or landlord's

Find a doctor/clinic

Public clinics (dom zdravlja) or private clinics

Learn basic Serbian phrases

Greetings, numbers, basic questions — very helpful in daily life