Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Europe
Serbian third party insurance Serbian third party insurance
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Europe Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
Photo by Lois Pryce, schoolkids in Algeria

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!




Photo of Lois Pryce, UK
and schoolkids in Algeria



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 20 Sep 2014
holodragon's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Back in Blighty
Posts: 171
Serbian third party insurance
Hi.
I am currently trying to work out my route back to the UK from Bulgaria.
Does anyone have recent experience with crossing Serbia? I have no green card and have been led to believe that I will need to obtain third party Serbian insurance at the border? Is this correct and does anyone know how much this is likely to cost???
__________________
Andy L

From the midnight sun to the silk & rhubarb roads, 2014
I am not an adventure rider, just a biker that has adventures.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 20 Sep 2014
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,134
See the reply I made to your similar question at the post Macedonian & Albanian insurance.

Also be aware that if you are going to visit Kosovo (a very pleasant country to visit), you cannot enter Serbia from Kosovo, and you should ask the Kosovo border police to please not stamp your passport, as that will piss off the Serbs.

Michael
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 20 Sep 2014
holodragon's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Back in Blighty
Posts: 171
Thankyou for your replies. Do you know how much the Serbian insurance would be? If it is too expensive I will ride through Hungary instead.
__________________
Andy L

From the midnight sun to the silk & rhubarb roads, 2014
I am not an adventure rider, just a biker that has adventures.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 20 Sep 2014
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,134
I don't know from personal experience, because Serbia was the one country I skipped. I had Kosovo stamps in my passport, and after having visited Sarajevo, Mostar, and Srebrenica in Bosnia, I had seen enough of Serbian cultural impact...

I do believe that the cost of temporary 3rd party insurance in Serbia is consistent with the rest of the Balkans - typically €15 or so for a couple of weeks. Macedonia is the only exception I know of to the €15 average, in Macedonia, it's €50.

Michael
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 20 Sep 2014
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: My place and other places.
Posts: 172
Quote:
Originally Posted by PanEuropean View Post
I don't know from personal experience, because Serbia was the one country I skipped. I had Kosovo stamps in my passport, and after having visited Sarajevo, Mostar, and Srebrenica in Bosnia, I had seen enough of Serbian cultural impact...

I do believe that the cost of temporary 3rd party insurance in Serbia is consistent with the rest of the Balkans - typically €15 or so for a couple of weeks. Macedonia is the only exception I know of to the €15 average, in Macedonia, it's €50.

Michael
Pity, its a lovely place with lovely people. I doubt all Bosnians and Croats are saints nor all Serbs evil. You can still much of the 'good work' NATO/USA did in Belgrade.
Do you avoid Germany by the same logic?
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 20 Sep 2014
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,134
Quote:
Originally Posted by liammons View Post
Do you avoid Germany by the same logic?
I probably would have were this the time period shortly after the Second World War.

Likewise, after spending several days in Kosovo, where I was very impressed with the country and the people, I cannot comprehend the intransigence of Serbia of not recognizing Kosovo as an independent country, and that did not predispose me well to visiting Serbia.

Mind you, my final decision to skip Serbia may have been unduly influenced by the visit I paid to the Srebrenica Genocide Memorial (and cemetery of over 7,000 people) in Srebrenica the morning of the same day that I had to make a routing decision to go via Croatia or Bosnia.

Michael
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 22 Sep 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Brasov - Romania
Posts: 35
No green card required for eu (inc uk) insurance holders
As the title says - if you have an eu insurance policy you are automatically covered for serbia. the guys on the border will check the details of your policy against logbook and possibly vin number on bike - but it is simple and easy. Enjoy Serbia and if you need any advice on Novi Sad region or Romania - msg me.

Best
Gavin
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 22 Sep 2014
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Brasov - Romania
Posts: 35
and the Serbs are actually really nice and hospitable...
Spent last weekend partying in Novi Sad with all ethnic groups - and no hassle at all!! Just extreme meat eating and drinking.... and there are also some amazingly beautiful women!
Biking is part of the culture - so if you come across patch wearing clubs - they are all friendly! They might force you to drink but you will make life long friends!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 25 Sep 2014
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,134
Quote:
Originally Posted by gavinbell View Post
As the title says - if you have an EU insurance policy you are automatically covered for Serbia.
Gavin:

That is not always the case. Have a look at my 'green card' below, where Serbia is excluded (crossed out).

Michael

Green Card issued Summer 2014
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 25 Sep 2014
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 2,134
Archival Note:

Information (as of summer 2014) about insurance prices and availability in the countries of former Yugoslavia can be found at this discussion:

Balkans Insurance - Here's the story, with details & sample documents.

Michael
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Russian Third party insurance required for visa? Handy man Trip Paperwork 6 6 May 2014 17:08
3rd party vehicle insurance in Morocco - what constitutes a camping car? itchyfeet38 Morocco 4 17 Jan 2014 13:25
Travel Insurance policy includes 3rd party liability baz870 Trip Paperwork 4 9 Sep 2013 20:47
How to get Thrird Party Insurance for Bolivia Richard-B South America 5 13 Apr 2013 18:03
Third party insurance Southern/West Africa Anacondor sub-Saharan Africa 1 16 Nov 2012 10:29

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Aug 14-17
Romania: Aug 22-24
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:29.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top