Serbia visas
Whether you need a visa for Serbia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay. Short visits are handled through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its diplomatic-consular missions, while longer stays, residence and work are decided by the Ministry of Interior (MUP) and processed on the official Foreign Nationals' Portal (welcometoserbia.gov.rs). This hub summarises the main routes and links to official government pages; always confirm the current rules for your nationality before you travel.
Serbian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Serbia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Serbia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Serbia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Serbia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Serbia as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Serbia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Serbian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Serbia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia (visas); Ministry of Interior (MUP) – Directorate for Foreign Nationals (residence and citizenship)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Serbian dinar (RSD)
- Time zone
- Central European Time (CET, UTC+1)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.