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Advice for fans travelling to Belgrade, Serbia for the UEFA Europa League match

Advice for fans travelling to Belgrade, Serbia for the UEFA Europa League match

From:
British Embassy Belgrade
Published
15 March 2022
FC Red Star Stadium

Red Star v Rangers

Date: Thursday 17th March

Venue: Stadium Rajko Mitić (Red Star) - Belgrade

Kick off time: 18.45 (local time)

As well as this advice, please see our travel advice for Serbia.

Passports, Visas and Insurance

  • You do not need a visa to travel to Serbia; however, you should ensure that your passport is valid for the duration of your stay.
  • Remember to take out travel insurance, even if you are only going for one night - it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties. Please note that your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in Serbia.
  • You do not have to carry your passport on your person while in Serbia but you should carry a copy if the authorities ask to see ID.
  • If you lose your passport, you will need to apply for an Emergency Travel Document online. All information here.

Getting to the stadium

The address for the stadium is Ljutice Bogdana 1a, 11000 Belgrade. For further information about the stadium, please visit this link. Entry for away supporters is via Bulevar Oslobodjenja street.

At the match

Advice for when you are at the match:

  • Access to the stadium might be slow; there will be ticket checks; body searches will take place at the entrance to the turnstiles
  • Glass or plastic bottles, cans, coins, poles, lighters, flares and pyrotechnics, video cameras are not permitted inside the stadium.
  • Alcohol is banned within the stadium and 1km surrounding the stadium, 3 hours before and 3 hours after the match.

Tips

As in any other city beware of pickpockets and bag snatchers at airports, railway stations, around the town centre and when using public transport. Only carry what you need and leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposits. There is the potential for protests in Belgrade and other towns and cities. Protests can lead to significant disruption, including to public transport. Keep up to date with local developments and avoid any large crowds and demonstrations.

British Embassy address
Consular Section
British Embassy
Resavska 46
11000 Belgrade
Serbia
Telephone +381 11 306 0900 (also for out of hours emergencies)
Office hours: 0800-1630 Monday to Thursday and 0800-1300 Fridays

Emergency services numbers

  • The police can be contacted on 192, ambulance 194 and the fire brigade on 193.
Published 15 March 2022

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