Entry Requirements
A valid passport and visa, if required (see here), is necessary for the entry in Serbia. An invitation letter will be issued to every student applying for a visa to prevent possible misunderstanding at the Embassy in your country.
A valid passport and visa, if required (see here), is necessary for the entry in Serbia. An invitation letter will be issued to every student applying for a visa to prevent possible misunderstanding at the Embassy in your country.
Language
Serbian is the official language, as well as the languages of nations minority of Vojvodina. English is widely spoken throughout the country, particularly among young people.
Serbian is the official language, as well as the languages of nations minority of Vojvodina. English is widely spoken throughout the country, particularly among young people.
Currency
Dinar (CSD) has rate of exchange of 1 EURO = aprox. 84 CSD. There are many exchange offices (most hotels, resort, restaurants and tour operators) as well as bank which accept all currency, traveller's checks or credit cards.
Dinar (CSD) has rate of exchange of 1 EURO = aprox. 84 CSD. There are many exchange offices (most hotels, resort, restaurants and tour operators) as well as bank which accept all currency, traveller's checks or credit cards.
Time zone and climate
Time is GMT 1, that is same as in Central Europe (in Germany, France etc. The climate is continental with gradual transition between the four seasons of the year. In summer temperature can rise up to 38° C, while in winter it goes down to -10° C.
Time is GMT 1, that is same as in Central Europe (in Germany, France etc. The climate is continental with gradual transition between the four seasons of the year. In summer temperature can rise up to 38° C, while in winter it goes down to -10° C.
Position
Novi Sad is only 80 km away from Belgrade (65 km from nearest airport "Nikola Tesla"), and 110 km from Hungarian border. Bus drive from Belgrade usually takes one to one and half hour to get to Novi Sad.
Novi Sad is only 80 km away from Belgrade (65 km from nearest airport "Nikola Tesla"), and 110 km from Hungarian border. Bus drive from Belgrade usually takes one to one and half hour to get to Novi Sad.
Health services
There is a big University hospital as well as a several private clinics, doctors and dentists. Drinking water is available and you can use it without risk. There are no serious epidemic diseases so you do not need inoculations to entry.
There is a big University hospital as well as a several private clinics, doctors and dentists. Drinking water is available and you can use it without risk. There are no serious epidemic diseases so you do not need inoculations to entry.
Telephone services
Direct dial services are available from Novi Sad anywhere in the world. International dialling code is 99, and then follows the country codes, city/area code and phone number.
There are two mobile (cellular) phone companies that offer that kind services.
Phone-cards are available at every post office and news-shop or tobacco shops, and phone boots are present at almost every corner or public building.
Direct dial services are available from Novi Sad anywhere in the world. International dialling code is 99, and then follows the country codes, city/area code and phone number.
There are two mobile (cellular) phone companies that offer that kind services.
Phone-cards are available at every post office and news-shop or tobacco shops, and phone boots are present at almost every corner or public building.
Taxis
Taxis are available all over the city and can be easily spotted by their rooftop light. Charges are fair and you can use phone taxi services when needed.
Taxis are available all over the city and can be easily spotted by their rooftop light. Charges are fair and you can use phone taxi services when needed.
Electricity
The electricity power is stabile at 220 - Volts A.C. (50 Hertz)
The electricity power is stabile at 220 - Volts A.C. (50 Hertz)

