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Serbia visa requirements for Beninese citizens

Beninese citizens need a visa for Serbia, from its embassy or consulate.

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Serbia

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A short visit visa for tourists and people visiting friends or family.

Visa: Required
Fee: €90
Last updated: 11 November 2026

What to do

Find Serbia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into Serbia

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Visa not requiredVisit with another visaA valid US, UK, Schengen or EU visa may allow a visa-free visit.
Stay
90 days
Fee
Free
How to apply
1. Check that your visa covers your whole stay.
2. Carry your national passport and the passport with your visa.
Documents required
- Valid national passport
- Valid US, UK, Schengen, EU visa
- Passport containing that visa
- Funds: 50 EUR per day
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days, before your supporting visa expires.
- This route does not replace a D visa needed for a work-based stay.
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Visa not requiredVisit with residence permitA valid US, Schengen or EU residence permit may allow a visa-free visit.
Stay
90 days
Fee
Free
How to apply
1. Check where your residence permit is from.
2. Check that it covers your whole stay.
3. Carry your permit and valid national passport.
Documents required
- Valid national passport
- Valid US, Schengen, EU residence permit
- Funds: 50 EUR per day
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days, before your permit expires.
- UK residence permits are not listed for this route.
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eVisaElectronic C visaAn online C visa for adults whose passport and application qualify.
Stay
90 days
Fee
€90
Processing
15–30 days
How to apply
1. Create an account and sign in to the visa portal.
2. Choose C visa and your reason for travel.
3. Fill in your details and upload your papers.
4. Pay any fee shown for your application.
5. Download your electronic visa after approval.
Documents required
- Passport details
- Scanned photograph
- Travel plan
- Papers for your chosen visit type
- Travel medical insurance
- Fee payment proof, if needed
- 2 blank pages
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days; follow your visa's dates and entries.
- An online application may result in a passport sticker instead of an electronic visa.
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Visa on arrivalRare border C visaA border visa for people unable to apply earlier with a special accepted reason.
Stay
15 days
Valid for
15 days
Entries
Single
How to apply
1. Apply in person at the border crossing.
2. Show proof of your special reason.
3. Wait for the security check and decision.
Documents required
- Required application form
- Proof of your special reason
- Approval depends on security checks and the border authority's decision.
- For transit, the stay and visa last only as long as the journey needs.
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Visa requiredTourist or private C visaA short visit visa for tourists and people visiting friends or family.
Stay
90 days
Fee
€90
Processing
15–30 days
How to apply
1. Apply online or in person at the Serbian embassy.
2. Choose C visa and your reason for travel.
3. Upload or hand in your papers and pay.
4. Follow instructions to get your visa.
Documents required
- Filled application form
- Passport less than 10 years old
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- 2 blank passport pages together
- Photo: 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Tourist booking and trip payment proof
- Certified invitation for private visits
- Travel medical insurance cover for visit date(s) and destination(s)
- Hotel booking
- Stay up to 90 days in 180 days; entries depend on your visa.
- Online applicants must be 18 or older; children must apply in person.
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