{"threatLevel": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "description": "<p><b><i>Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.</i></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Serbia due to&nbsp;<b>crime</b>.</p>\n<p><b>Country Summary:</b> Violence associated with organized crime and high-profile sporting events in Serbia is common.</p>\n<p>Read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Serbia.html\">country information page</a> for additional information on travel to Serbia.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Serbia:&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware of your surroundings.</li>\n<li>Do not display signs of wealth, such as expensive watches or jewelry.</li>\n<li>Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.</li>\n<li>Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.</li>\n<li>Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.</li>\n<li>Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) and leave the original in your hotel safe.</li>\n<li>Provide your itinerary to a family member or friend.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&#8239;<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\">Facebook</a>&#8239;and&#8239;<a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\">Twitter</a>.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=23164\">Country Security Report</a>&nbsp;for Serbia.</li>\n<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest <a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list\">Travel Health Information</a> related to your travel.&nbsp;</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>.</li>\n</ul>", "pubDate": "Wed, 26 Jul 2023", "country": "Serbia"}