Foreign driver's license exchange for Serbian - this is a way to legally drive a car in Serbia without retraining. Citizens of the EU, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus can exchange their licenses without taking exams, provided the conditions described below are met.
Who can exchange a license without an exam
- EU/EEA countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Estonia.
- Russia, Ukraine, Belarus: licenses issued before 2022 (Russia) or before 2021 (Ukraine, Belarus) can be exchanged without an exam. Later issues require theory and practical exams.
- Other countries (USA, United Kingdom, Turkey, etc.) - exchange without an exam is possible only through international agreements that Serbia has not signed, so exams will be required.
If your country is not listed, check the possibility of exchange at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia (MUP).
Exchange time: from 7 to 30 days
- If the medical certificate is already available - 7-10 working days.
- If a certificate is needed - add 3-5 days for its issuance.
- Queues in large cities (Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš) can stretch the process to 2-3 weeks, especially in the summer season. Booking an appointment is convenient through the eUprava portal.
Required document package
| Document | Note |
|---|
| Application | Filled in MUP or online |
| Passport | Original + copy of all pages with stamps |
| Driver's license | Original + copy; for Russia, Ukraine, Belarus - notarized translation into Serbian |
| Medical certificate (form 083/b) | Issued after a medical commission |
| Photo 3.5 × 4.5 cm | Matte, without corners, taken no earlier than 6 months ago |
| Fee receipt | 1 200 RSD (~10 EUR) |
| Proof of residence | Temporary registration or rental contract (for non-residents) |
For Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, the following may also be required:
- Certificate of non-suspension of driving rights (issued by the GIBDD/State Traffic Inspection, translated into Serbian).
- Document confirming legal stay in Serbia (visa or residence permit).
Medical commission
The certificate (lekarsko uverenje) is valid for 6 months. Costs and addresses of centers:
- Belgrade
- Center for Preventive Medicine, Kneza Miloša 102 - 3 500 RSD (~30 EUR)
- Clinical Hospital Center Serbia, Pihtićeva 15 - 4 000 RSD (~34 EUR)
- Novi Sad
- Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina - 3 200 RSD (~27 EUR)
- Niš
- Center for Public Health Niš - 2 800 RSD (~24 EUR)
The commission is performed by a therapist, ophthalmologist, neurologist, psychiatrist and an addictologist (urine analysis). If the first attempt fails, a repeat can be done after 30 days.
Step-by-step exchange procedure
- Gather documents (passport, license, photo, receipt, medical certificate).
- Book an appointment at MUP through eUprava or in person. In the summer period, plan the booking 2-3 weeks ahead.
- Pay the fee - 1 200 RSD (~10 EUR) (bank details on the MUP website).
- Submit the package on the scheduled day. Wait for the new license to be ready (usually 7-10 days).
- Collect the license in person with your passport; if you cannot be present, arrange a power of attorney.
Specifics for citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
- License validity: up to 2022 (Russia) or up to 2021 (Ukraine, Belarus) - exchange without an exam. Later issues - exams are required.
- Translation: if the license is in Cyrillic, a notarized translation is needed; if it is in Latin script - no translation required.
- Certificate of non-suspension: mandatory for Russia and Belarus; for Ukraine - a similar document from the State Traffic Inspection.
What to do if the license cannot be exchanged
- Theoretical exam - conducted in Serbian (unofficial versions in English/Russian are available), cost 1 500 RSD (~13 EUR). Book through eUprava.
- Practical exam - on a driving school car, cost 5 000-8 000 RSD (~43-69 EUR). Driving school training - from 30 000 RSD (~260 EUR).
After passing the exams you receive a Serbian license valid for 10 years.
Important: information on timelines and costs may change; verify details with official sources before visiting.
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