SerbiaEntry and visas

Serbia entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Serbia in advance: the stay is 30 to 90 days depending on the passport. Citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 8 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	Visa-free	30 days	Up to 30 days per entry; to stay up to 90 days you need a C visa or a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit.Source: Serbian MFA
Belarus	Visa-free	30 days	Up to 30 days per entry; to stay up to 90 days you need a C visa or a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit.Source: Serbian MFA
Ukraine	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days	Up to 30 days per entry; to stay up to 90 days you need a C visa or a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit.Source: Serbian MFA
Uzbekistan	Visa required	—	Visa-free only with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit (up to 90 days in 180); a C visa costs €90 (≈$105).Source: Serbian MFA
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Tajikistan	Visa required	—	Visa-free only with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit (up to 90 days in 180); a C visa costs €90 (≈$105).Source: Serbian MFA
Turkmenistan	Visa required	—	Visa-free only with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit (up to 90 days in 180); a C visa costs €90 (≈$105).Source: Serbian MFA
Armenia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Azerbaijan	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Georgia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Moldova	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Biometric passports only.Source: Serbian MFA
Israel	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
EU countries	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	A national ID card is accepted.Source: Serbian MFA
United Kingdom	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
United States	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Canada	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Turkey	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA
Australia	Visa-free	90 days in any 180 days	Source: Serbian MFA

RussiaVisa-free
30 days. Up to 30 days per entry; to stay up to 90 days you need a C visa or a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit.
Source: Serbian MFA
BelarusVisa-free
30 days. Up to 30 days per entry; to stay up to 90 days you need a C visa or a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit.
Source: Serbian MFA
UkraineVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
KazakhstanVisa-free
30 days. Up to 30 days per entry; to stay up to 90 days you need a C visa or a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit.
Source: Serbian MFA
UzbekistanVisa required
Visa-free only with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit (up to 90 days in 180); a C visa costs €90 (≈$105).
Source: Serbian MFA
KyrgyzstanVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
TajikistanVisa required
Visa-free only with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit (up to 90 days in 180); a C visa costs €90 (≈$105).
Source: Serbian MFA
TurkmenistanVisa required
Visa-free only with a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa or residence permit (up to 90 days in 180); a C visa costs €90 (≈$105).
Source: Serbian MFA
ArmeniaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
AzerbaijanVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
GeorgiaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
MoldovaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days. Biometric passports only.
Source: Serbian MFA
IsraelVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
EU countriesVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days. A national ID card is accepted.
Source: Serbian MFA
United KingdomVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
United StatesVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
CanadaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
TurkeyVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA
AustraliaVisa-free
90 days in any 180 days
Source: Serbian MFA

What is checked at the border

A valid passport. An ID card works only where an agreement or a Serbian government decision allows it (EU citizens can use one).
Money for the trip: €50 (≈$58) per day, in cash or shown on a bank statement.
Travel health insurance for the whole stay: by law, entry is refused without it.
Purpose of the trip: you may be asked for a return ticket, a hotel booking or proof of address, and a policy covering at least €20,000 (≈$23,000).
Days already spent in Serbia: with 90 days in the last 180 you will be refused entry (unless you hold a D visa or a residence permit).

How to extend your stay

A C visa is extended only in exceptional cases — humanitarian or professional reasons or force majeure — at the police office for foreigners, for no more than 90 days in total. Visa-free visitors who want to stay longer apply for temporary residence while their stay is still legal.

Overstay penalties

Overstaying means a fine of RSD 50,000–150,000 (≈$500–1,500); you may also be removed from Serbia and banned from entering for up to 5 years.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Serbia?

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan get a visa from a consulate before the trip.

How long can I stay in Serbia without a visa?

30 days for citizens of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. 90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye and Australia.

Can the stay be extended?

What happens if I overstay?

Overstaying means a fine of RSD 50,000–150,000 (≈$500–1,500); you may also be removed from Serbia and banned from entering for up to 5 years.

What is checked on entry to Serbia?

A valid passport. An ID card works only where an agreement or a Serbian government decision allows it (EU citizens can use one). Money for the trip: €50 (≈$58) per day, in cash or shown on a bank statement. Travel health insurance for the whole stay: by law, entry is refused without it. Purpose of the trip: you may be asked for a return ticket, a hotel booking or proof of address, and a policy covering at least €20,000 (≈$23,000). Days already spent in Serbia: with 90 days in the last 180 you will be refused entry (unless you hold a D visa or a residence permit).

How can I stay in Serbia longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: employment — single residence and work permit, education — university, school, Serbian language courses, family reunification, investor, property owner, start-up.

Sources

Checked on 8 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.