Microchip ISO standard and rabies vaccine requirements for Serbia.
Standard: ISO 11784 / 11785 (FDX-B), 15-digit identifier.
Modern chips almost all comply with this standard. Older models (10-digit, FDX-A or Avid Encrypted) are sometimes not read by Serbian scanners.
If your chip is of the old format - bring a scanner and write the chip number on a piece of paper. The Serbian veterinarian will replace it with an ISO chip if necessary.
It is best to microchip before the rabies vaccination or at the same time; if the vaccination has already been done, a repeat vaccination will be required. Microchipping can be performed in any veterinary clinic; in Belgrade the price - €15-25.
The minimum age for the first vaccination is usually - 12 weeks (some vaccines allow from 8 weeks, check with the veterinarian).
Vaccines authorized for entry into Serbia:
Details - vet.minpolj.gov.rs/movement-of-pets.
| Vaccine | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nobivac Rabies / RL | MSD Animal Health | inactivated |
| Rabisin / Rabigen Mono | Virbac | inactivated |
| Quantum Rabies / Defensor 3 | - | inactivated |
| PUREVAX Rabies | Boehringer | recombinant (convenient for cats) |
The first vaccination is considered effective only after 21 days - the border cannot be crossed earlier.
The validity period is determined by the manufacturer, not by the country.
Important: if revaccination is overdue by even one day, a new cycle is required (vaccination + 21 days + titer analysis, if you are flying to a non-EU destination).
| Service | Price (Belgrade) |
|---|---|
| ISO 11784/85 chip | €15-25 |
| Nobivac Rabies vaccination | €20-35 |
| Pet passport | €15-30 (administrative fee + vet work) |
| Veterinary certificate | €10-20 |