Dogs in Serbia: rules, tax and travel

Pets must be marked and registered under the veterinary law (Law on Animal Welfare, Art. 55). The age limit and any fee were not found.[1]

A news report says the law requires owners to microchip and vaccinate dogs, but that this is poorly enforced. The age limit was not confirmed.[2]

Local governments set where and how pets, especially dogs, may be taken into public areas. Dogs classed as dangerous must wear a muzzle and be on a lead in public and be walked only by adults.[1]

A dog may not be kept permanently on a chain, except on a running line, and a tethered animal must be released for part of each day (Art. 57(2) and Art. 21(3)).[1]

Owners must prevent unwanted litters, for example by separating the sexes, contraception or neutering (Art. 55(3)).[1]

Dogs classed as dangerous must be kept in a secure space that cannot be left, with a visible warning sign at the entrance.[3]

The official Welcome to Serbia page lists the same four conditions for pets from countries on its Annex 1 list: a microchip, a rabies vaccination (21 days must pass after a first vaccination), measures against other diseases, and a passport filled in by an authorised vet.[4]

The official page lists the same four conditions for other countries (Annex 2): microchip, rabies vaccination, other disease measures and a passport. A US health certificate template for Serbia also exists, so a government health certificate may be needed.[4]