23.04.2020 1. Measures aiming to Facilitate the Cross-border Movement of Relief and In the Western Balkan Region some crossing points at which customs and other In addition to this, specific crossing points are determined to form so called “Green Recognition of the essential goods is based on the input of tariff HS code at the level Additional information on this initiative in Serbian language can be found at our official https://cefta.int/news/the-system-of-electronic-exchange-of-data-upgraded-to-supportfacilitation-of-transport-and-trade-of-essential-goods-amid-covid-19/ 2. Measures aiming at Supporting the Economy and Sustaining Supply Chain The Government of the Republic of Serbia has passed a number of Regulations, 2.1. Regulation on usage of budget funds of the Republic of Serbia during a 3. Measures aiming at Protecting Customs administrations’ Staff The Government of the Republic of Serbia and its institutions has passed a number of 3.1. Regulation on organization of work of employers during a state of 4. Measures aiming at Protecting Society The Government of the Republic of Serbia has passed a number of Decisions in this |
Starting from Sunday (22 march), curfew has been extended for all citizens from 5 PM to 5 AM. The Serbian Government has taken a decision to close all border crossings/entry points for passenger traffic from 8.00 AM (Friday 20 March). This includes air, road, railway and water border crossing/entry points. In accordance with this decision, only heavy vehicles for cargo transport are allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Intercity bus and rail passenger traffic is suspended from 12.00 on Friday, but citizens are left with the possibility of travelling by private cars. 18 March. The Serbian Government has taken a decision to close all border crossings/entry points for passenger traffic from 8.00 AM (Friday 20 March). This includes air, road, railway and water border crossing/entry points. In accordance with this decision, only heavy vehicles for cargo transport are allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Intercity bus and rail passenger traffic is suspended from 12.00 on Friday, but citizens are left with the possibility of travelling by private cars. |
04.04.2020 In order to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) into the territory of the Republic of Serbia, the Government has taken measures through different decree (unofficial translation here). Among the different measures, it is stated that foreign nationals shall be temporarily banned from entering the Republic of Serbia. These measures do not apply to the following categories, among others: - the crew of freight motor vehicles while performing international transport by road. In case of international transit freight transport by road, the same shall be limited to a period not longer than 12 hours from the moment of entering the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Police escort for trucks in transit through Serbia has been abolished as of 2 April 2020, which will enable faster transportation of goods to end customers. Trucks in transit can stop only at designated resting points and fuel stations marked with a TRANSIT sign. Drivers will receive a map of the dedicated resting points at the border crossing points. Stopping or parking out of these specific points is strictly forbidden and will be subject to sanctions. Drivers must wear protective masks and gloves. Please note that 45 borders are now temporarily closed (list here) and that international road freight operations should be redirected to the open borders. Source: CCIS-AT |