Is prostitution legal in Serbia?

Illegal

Prostitution is a criminal offense in Serbia, punishable by up to 30 days in prison.

Serbia is one of 101 countries classified “Illegal” for sex work — 46% of the 219 with data. (Also searched as prostitution.)

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Prostitution in Europe
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Montenegro
Illegal Prostitution is illegal in Montenegro.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Decriminalized / unregulated Selling sex is legal, but solicitation and brothel keeping are illegal.
North Macedonia
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal in North Macedonia, though with various restrictions.
Albania
Illegal Prostitution is explicitly stated to be illegal in Albania.
Bulgaria
Legal & regulated Selling sex is legal, but organized forms like brothels and procuring are prohibited.
Croatia
Illegal Voluntary prostitution is an infraction against public order for prostitutes only.

Other laws in Serbia

Same-Sex Marriage
Not recognized
Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
14–15
Pornography
Illegal
Same-Sex Adoption
Limited (step-child / single)
Incest Laws
Legal between adults
Marriage Age
18+

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