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Who needs a visa for Serbia?

Entry rules for Serbia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 89 countries and territories can visit Serbia without a visa, most for up to 90 days. Everyone else, 107 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
89
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
107

About 4.4 bn people (54% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Serbia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of SerbiaTaiwan and Kosovo: not verified (the source leaves them unclear)Report a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Serbia entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days in 6 months70United States, Brazil, Mexico, JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Visa-free, with conditions90 days in 6 months2Argentina, MoldovaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Visa-free90 days4South Korea, Macao, Montenegro, Vatican CityMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Visa-free30 days within one year7Indonesia, Colombia, Paraguay, JamaicaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Visa-free30 days5China, Russia, Kazakhstan, BelarusMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Visa-free14 days1Hong KongMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
Visa requiredNot stated107India, Pakistan, Nigeria, BangladeshMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia
With another visa or permit90 days in 6 months107India, Pakistan, Nigeria, BangladeshMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

Visa-free for 90 days in 6 months: the US, Brazil, Mexico and 67 more

70 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in 6 months.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked No visas required for visits of up to 90 days in a 6 months period starting from the date of the first entry

Visa-free for 90 days in 6 months with conditions: Argentina and Moldova

2 nationalities

Moldova: biometric passport only.

Argentina: tourist visits.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked No visas required for visits of up to 90 days in a 6 months period starting from the date of the first entry(for biometric passports only)

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked No visas required for tourist visits of up to 90 days in a 6 months period starting from the date of the first entry

Visa-free for 90 days: South Korea, Macao, Montenegro and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked No visas required for visits of up to 90 days

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked Chinese citizens, holders of passports SAR Makao: No visas required for visits up to 90 days

Visa-free for 30 days within one year: Indonesia, Colombia, Paraguay and 4 more

7 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days within one year.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked No visas required for visits of up to 30 days, within period of one year.

Visa-free for 30 days: China, Russia, Kazakhstan and 2 more

5 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked No visas required for visits of up to 30 days

Visa-free for 14 days: Hong Kong

1 nationality

No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked Chinese citizens, holders of passports SAR Hong Kong: No visas required for visits up to 14 days

Visa required: India, Pakistan, Nigeria and 104 more

107 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked For holders of ordinary passports and other travel documents: Visas required

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked For holders of ordinary passports and other travel documents: „Visas required“

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days in 6 months: India, Pakistan, Nigeria and 104 more

107 nationalities

Visa-free with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa, or a residence permit of a Schengen or EU country or the US; stay within its validity.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked the above-mentioned categories of foreign nationals may, without prior visa application, enter, transit and stay in the Republic of Serbia up to 90 days during a six-month period, and within validity of said visas or residence permits.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 90 days in 6 months.

UAE residents, any passport: UAE residence not accepted. Visa-free only with a valid Schengen, UK, EU or US visa, or a Schengen, EU or US residence permit; otherwise a visa is needed. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, checked 30 Oct 2026. See Serbia in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, welcometoserbia.gov.rs. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Serbia, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Serbia?

It depends on your passport: 89 nationalities are visa-free and 107 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Serbia?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Serbia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked 1 Nov 2026). Or visa-free with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa, or a residence permit of a Schengen or EU country or the US; stay within its validity. Stay: 90 days in 6 months.

Do US citizens need a visa for Serbia?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Serbia visa-free for up to 90 days in 6 months (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Serbia visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at welcometoserbia.gov.rs.

Sources and changes

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  7. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  8. Visa requirements and visa-free entry with Schengen, EU, UK or US visas (MFA)mfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  9. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  10. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbiamfa.gov.rs · checked 1 Nov 2026
  11. Visa regime by country (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia)mfa.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  12. Welcome to Serbia: portal for foreigners, online visa applicationswelcometoserbia.gov.rs · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. Sources and wording fixed for the Maldives, Serbia, Barbados, Jamaica and Taiwan; the rules are unchanged
  2. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia.

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