How to get a PCR test in Serbia

Although guidelines and restrictions continue to change as we move forward through the pandemic, if you plan to spend some time in Serbia and then to continue your trip elsewhere you may need to get tested for COVID-19.

Here is a guide to how to get a PCR test in Serbia for foreign travelers:

NOTE: This post is only about when you are in Serbia and you need to get a PCR test to continue your travels. It is not about requirements to enter Serbia.

NOTE II: We are not a testing lab, we are a tour company and this blog post is informative. Please read this post completely before you reach to us by telephone. We can only assist you (for a fee) in booking an appointment or to give you a transfer to the testing site. All other questions should be directed to the institutions where you took/scheduled a test.

VACCINATION NOTE: If you want to learn about vaccination process for tourists in Serbia read it here.

Where can I get a PCR test in Serbia?

A PCR test in Serbia can only be done within our public health system facilities. Private laboratories are not authorized to perform PCR tests. Other kinds of tests (IgM, IgA, IgG, ELISA) can be performed in private testing facilities, but those are not relevant for entry to the majority of countries.

In addtion, all medical care centers within the public health system of Serbia are authorized to take the PCR test swab, but not all of them are equipped to process the swabs.

Also, if you develop symptoms and suspect COVID-19 infection you should go to the nearest COVID clinic which will take examination and act accordingly. A list of COVID clinics in Serbia with addresses and telephone numbers can be found here (in Serbian only) or you can also call this number +381 64 8945235 if you feel symptoms. This number is an emergency hot line number established by the Ministry of Health of Republic of Serbia.

How do I get a PCR test if I don’t have symptoms?

If you need a PCR test in order to continue your travels or to return home, it is done in dedicated facilities for this purpose. You can make an appointment either online via eGovernment portal or via telephone +381 11 3620000, 8-20h every working day. There is an English version of online scheduler available on this link. It’s not completely translated to English, names of testing facilities are in Serbian Cyrillic, but with a little effort it shouldn’t be a problem.

The Torlak Institute, located at Vojvode Stepe 458 in Belgrade also provides PCR testing without an appointment (phone: + 381 11 3953 700, email: office@torlak.rs.)Tests are done every day except Sunday between 8 and 19h.

As of the 11th of June 2021 there is a new testing site location at the airport Nikola Tesla. It’s located at the Terminal 1, it works 24/7 and they guarantee results within 2h. They also perform an antigen test, for which results are received within 1h. The price of the PCR test is the same like anywhere else (9000RSD) and you can pay for it in the post office across the terminal hall, which also operates 24/7. An appointment is not required.

All other facilities in Belgrade require an appointment for a test. You can usually make an appointment either online through the above linked portal, or by calling. Here is the contact to one of them:

• The Belgrade City Institute for Public Health, Bulevar despota Stefana 54a, Belgrade, phone: +381 11/2078-600, +381 11/2078-601, +381 11/3237-351, email: info@zdravlje.org.rs

How much is a PCR test in Serbia for a foreign citizen?

PCR test for foreigners cost 9,000RSD, which is equivalent to approx. 80€ or 90$. You can’t pay the fee online at this moment, and will need to pay it in a bank or post office, and then to present a proof of payment when you go to get tested.

Bellow you can find example how the payment order (uplatnica in Serbian) looks like. To help you fill out the form, the image shows which information you need to fill out by the fields. In the fields indicated with “” you need to fill out your own details.

After the test you’ll get the result electronically to your email address and the results should be available within 48h, often on the same day when the swab was taken although that is not guaranteed.

Assistance on request

We have received a number of calls with people reporting that either nobody answers the official phone numbers or that an English-speaker is not available. Sometimes it has been a struggle to schedule an appointment via the eUprava portal, even though an English version is available.

If you still can’t manage to make an appointment on your own, we can offer an assistance. For assistance inquiries you can use our Phone/WhatsApp/Viber number +38163684466 to reach out. At Authentic Treks, we have been helping our guests get the tests they need, and we can report it has been going very smoothly. If you need assistance after one of our tours, please contact us and we will do what we can to help.

We can assist you in making an appointment, or tranfer you to and from your accommodation in Belgrade to the testing facility (transfer service depends on availability). Our English speaking driver will be there to assist you with the procedure. Please read the table below:

Assistance fees:

Appointment scheduling (for up to five people per appointment)	22€
Transfer for 1 to 3 persons in both directions	40€
Transfer for 4 to 5 persons in both directions	60€

Fees include:

For appointment scheduling assistance: Appointment scheduling via eUprava portal. Complete information on date, time and location of the testing. Details with instructions on how to make payment for testing costs.

For transfers: English speaking driver service Pickup and drop off in the metropolitan area of Belgrade Transportation in sanitized vehicle Face masks (if you don’t have your own) Assistance on the spot

What is extra:

Our service does NOT include the PCR test cost of 9,000RSD

Assistance booking process:

Please note following:

• We can’t book an appointment for the same day. You must book one day in advance.
• If you already tried to book an appointment on your own, and faced an issue, we can’t sort it for you. Even for a fee. If you disregard this note and still pay the fee, it won’t be refunded.
• One fee covers one appointment for up to 5 persons at the same time. Unfortunately, if by any chance you pay more than one fee for one appointment for up to 5 persons at the same time, the difference won’t be refunded because of the difficulty of doing so. We will gratefully consider it as a donation to support our work and appreciate it.