Serbia Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No No
British Yes No No
Canadian Yes No No
EU 1 No No
USA Yes No No

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Passports

To enter Serbia, all nationals mentioned in the chart above require a passport valid for the duration of their stay, except for (1) EU nationals, who may enter using a valid national ID card.

Dual nationals holding Serbian citizenship must use a Serbian identity card or passport when entering and leaving Serbia.

Ensure you receive an entry stamp in your passport upon arrival, as failure to do so may result in problems and fines upon departure. Additionally, avoid entering Serbia via Kosovo, as the Serbian government does not recognise Kosovo as an official entry point or Republic of Kosovo passport stamps.

Passport note

You must register with the police within 24 hours of arrival. If you're staying in a hotel, this is usually done automatically when you check in.

Visas

Visas for Serbia are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days within a six-month period.

Nationals not referred to in the chart should contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Serbia.

Types and cost

Transit/short-stay visa (C): £44. (Fee varies depending on one's nationality.)

Validity

Transit visa: single, double or multiple stays of up to five days each within a six-month period; short-stay visa: 90 days within a six-month period.

Application to

Nearest consulate or embassy.

Schengen visas

Serbia is not a signatory to the Schengen agreement, but it does allow Schengen visa holders to enter without needing to obtain an additional visa.

Temporary residence

For stays in the Republic of Serbia that last longer than 3 months or when taking up employment, a combined residence and work permit must be applied for online on the Serbian government website before departure.

Working days

Allow at least a month for visa processing.

Sufficient funds

All travellers to Serbia must have proof of sufficient funds, which are considered to be €50 per day.

Entry documents

A health insurance is recommended for the period of stay in Serbia, covering the amount of not less than €20,000.

Extension of stay

Visas can only be extended (up to a further 90 days) in exceptional circumstances.

Entry with children

For minors of foreign citizens parental consent is not required to enter the Republic of Serbia.

Entry with pets

If bringing your pet to Serbia, your animal must have a veterinary certificate for Serbia and a valid rabies vaccination certificate.

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7235 9049. Website: http://www.london.mfa.gov.rs Opening times: Mon-Fri 0930-1700. The consular section is open to the public 1000-1300.
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in the USA

2134 Kalorama Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Telephone: (202) 332 0333. Website: http://www.serbiaembusa.org Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1700. The consular section is open to public Mon-Fri 1000-1300.
British Embassy in Serbia
Telephone: (11) 3060 900. Website: www.gov.uk/government/world/serbia Opening times: Mon-Thurs, 0800-1630; Fri 0800-1300.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.