Serbia starts issuing a new burgundy passport for RSD 4,500
Kurir writes that from July 1 Serbian citizens are being issued a new burgundy passport, with an updated coat of arms, 32 differently designed pages, and added protection. Valid old passports do not need immediate replacement: they remain in use until expiry, while the new document goes to people whose old passport expires; issuance costs RSD 4,500.
What matters
New issuance
Kurir reports that the new passport is being issued to Serbian citizens from July 1.
What changes
Burgundy covers, an updated coat of arms, 32 differently designed pages, and additional protection levels.
Old passports remain valid
A valid old passport remains in use until expiry; urgent replacement is not required.
Cost
The cost of issuing the new passport, according to Kurir, is RSD 4,500.
Breakdown by publication
How sources frame this story
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What Serbia's new passport looks like and how much issuance costs
Kurir writes that from July 1 Serbian citizens are being issued a new burgundy passport with improved protection. The outlet says the design changes, awaited for more than 15 years, include a new color, an updated coat of arms, and 32 differently designed pages; Dusan Kozarev says the document reflects current state symbols and has more layers of protection. The article also says valid old passports do not need immediate replacement: they remain valid until expiry, and the new passport costs RSD 4,500.
Overall takeaway
The practical change mainly affects new passport applications: design and protection are changing, but valid old passports remain valid until expiry.
What this means for residents
Who gets the new one
The new document goes to people whose old passport has expired or is expiring; holders of valid documents can wait until expiry.
Plan the fee
If a passport expires soon, budget RSD 4,500 for issuance.