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Serbia tourist visa

Tourist permission covers holidays and visits to relatives or friends. Some travellers can enter without a visa.

Ways to get a Serbia tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for 90 days

    No visa needed

    Holders of ordinary passports from Macau, South Korea and Vatican City.

    Stay
    90 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  2. Visa-free entry for 90 days in any 180 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries can enter without a visa. Kosovo travellers can enter using an identity card.

    Stay
    90 days within any 180-day period.
  3. Visa-free entry for 14 days

    No visa needed

    Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports.

    Stay
    14 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign visa

    No visa needed

    Travellers with a valid multiple-entry visa from a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States.

    Stay
    90 days within any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    The foreign visa must remain valid throughout the stay.
  5. Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign residence permit

    No visa needed

    Travellers with a residence permit from a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus, Ireland or the United States.

    Stay
    90 days within any 180-day period.
  6. Tourist visa from an embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa for a holiday or a visit to relatives or friends.

    Fee
    A visa fee is required. The amount is not stated.
    1. Complete the visa application form.
    2. Gather your passport, photo, travel documents and proof of funds.
    3. Add a travel agency payment receipt for a tourist trip, or a certified invitation for a private visit.
    4. Submit the application to a Serbian embassy or consulate general abroad and pay the visa fee.
  7. Online visa application

    eVisa

    Citizens of countries that require a visa in advance can apply online for a type C or type D visa.

    1. Apply through the e-Visa website.
    2. Receive the visa through the online service.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

Listed passport holders can visit without a visa for 14, 30 or 90 days. Some holders of foreign visas or residence permits also qualify.

How to apply

  1. Check whether your passport, foreign visa or residence permit allows visa-free entry.
  2. If you need a visa, prepare the application form and supporting documents.
  3. Apply online through the e-Visa website or submit an application to a Serbian embassy or consulate general abroad.

What to bring

  • Valid passport or travel document.
  • Serbian visa, if required.
  • Proof of at least 50 euros per day, such as cash, a bank statement, traveller's cheques, credit cards or a letter of guarantee.
  • For a visa application: passport valid for at least 90 days from the visa's issue date.
  • Completed visa application form.
  • Photo measuring 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
  • For a tourist trip: proof of payment from a travel agency, such as a voucher or receipt.
  • For a private visit: an invitation letter certified by the relevant Serbian authority.
  • Return ticket or itinerary. If travelling by car, a copy of the driving licence and insurance.
  • Health insurance for a visa application.
  • Where applicable, a vaccination certificate or a note confirming no contagious disease when arriving from a pandemic-affected area.
  • For a child travelling with one parent: certified permission from the other parent. For travel with a third person: permission from both parents or the guardian.

Good to know

  • Tourist visa holders cannot carry out business or work activities.
  • Hotels and other commercial accommodation register guests with the police. Request the registration receipt if it is not issued automatically.
  • For private accommodation, the host must arrange police registration. A host can give notarised permission for the traveller to register themselves within 24 hours of entering Serbia.
  • Keep the registration form during your stay. Police may check it inside Serbia or when you leave.
  • Health insurance covering at least 20,000 euros in medical costs is recommended for entry.
  • Incomplete visa applications are not accepted. The diplomatic mission may ask for more documents.
  • Failure to register can lead to a fine of RSD 5,000–150,000, imprisonment or deportation.
  • Some travellers can use an identity card instead of a passport. Kosovo travellers must use an identity card; Kosovo passports are not accepted for entry.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Serbia?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa before travelling. Listed passport holders can visit without a visa for 14, 30 or 90 days. Some holders of foreign visas or residence permits also qualify.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Serbia?

There are 9 options: Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days in any 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days in one year (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 14 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign visa (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign residence permit (no visa at all); Tourist visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy); Online visa application (an online visa).

Who can go to Serbia without a tourist visa?

Holders of ordinary passports from Macau, South Korea and Vatican City. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other listed countries can enter without a visa. Kosovo travellers can enter using an identity card. Holders of ordinary passports from Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Russia and Suriname. Holders of ordinary passports from the Bahamas, Barbados, Colombia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Paraguay and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports. Travellers with a valid multiple-entry visa from a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States. Travellers with a residence permit from a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus, Ireland or the United States.

Can I apply online for Serbia?

Yes: Online visa application. Citizens of countries that require a visa in advance can apply online for a type C or type D visa.

How long can I stay on a Serbia tourist visa?

Visa-free stays range from 14 to 90 days, depending on the passport and entry route. The tourist visa stay limit is not stated.

What documents do I need for a Serbia tourist visa?

Valid passport or travel document.; Serbian visa, if required.; Proof of at least 50 euros per day, such as cash, a bank statement, traveller's cheques, credit cards or a letter of guarantee.; For a visa application: passport valid for at least 90 days from the visa's issue date.; Completed visa application form.; Photo measuring 3.5 × 4.5 cm..

How do I apply for a Serbia tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether your passport, foreign visa or residence permit allows visa-free entry. 2. 2. If you need a visa, prepare the application form and supporting documents. 3. 3. Apply online through the e-Visa website or submit an application to a Serbian embassy or consulate general abroad.

What rules do I have to follow on a Serbia tourist visa?

Tourist visa holders cannot carry out business or work activities. Hotels and other commercial accommodation register guests with the police. Request the registration receipt if it is not issued automatically. For private accommodation, the host must arrange police registration. A host can give notarised permission for the traveller to register themselves within 24 hours of entering Serbia. Keep the registration form during your stay. Police may check it inside Serbia or when you leave.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Serbia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Serbia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Serbia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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