Guidance

Serbia: legal and prison systems

Explanation of the legal and prison system to British nationals in Serbia.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 21 January 2014
• Last updated: 19 March 2025 — See all updates

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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Serbia

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This guidance explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither His Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice..

Published 21 January 2014

Last updated 19 March 2025 + show all updates

1. 19 March 2025

   This guidance has been reviewed and updated where necessary.

2. 2 April 2024

   The document has been updated.

3. 29 May 2023

   Latest update

4. 25 November 2021

   Latest update

5. 21 January 2014

   First published.