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Serbia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

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Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Serbia visa at a glance

Processing time
At border
Validity
Per 180-day period
Maximum stay
90 days
Visa required?
Indian nationals holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US, UK or EU visa or residence permit
Arrival card
None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Serbia?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). India: visa-exempt status REMOVED 1 Jan 2023 — Indians need a visa or a valid Schengen/UK/US visa. can generally enter Serbia without a visa. Indian nationals holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US, UK or EU visa or residence permit

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). India: visa-exempt status REMOVED 1 Jan 2023 — Indians need a visa or a valid Schengen/UK/US visa. do not require a visa for Serbia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serbia) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Serbia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa-free entry (90 days)

Validity
Per 180-day period
Max stay
90 days
Time to verify
At border
Time to approval
At border
Processing time
At border
Where to apply
No prior application; present passport and qualifying visa/permit at entry for stays up to 90 days.

Who needs it: Indian nationals holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US, UK or EU visa or residence permit

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). India: visa-exempt status REMOVED 1 Jan 2023 — Indians need a visa or a valid Schengen/UK/US visa.

Required documents

  • Passport
  • Valid qualifying visa or residence permit

Arrival card: None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)

Extra charges: None

Not in Schengen — days here do not count toward the Schengen 90/180 limit.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serbia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Short-stay visa (Type C) / qualifying-visa entry

Official fee: Consular fee varies; confirm with the Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi
Validity
Up to 90 days within 180 days (as issued)
Max stay
90 days
Time to approval
Varies (typically 2-4 weeks; confirm with embassy)
Processing time
Varies (typically 2-4 weeks; confirm with embassy)
Where to apply
https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-requirements-entering-republic-serbia

Who needs it: Indian nationals (visa now required since 1 Jan 2023) without a qualifying third-country visa/permit

Required documents

  • Passport valid 90+ days beyond stay
  • Application form
  • Photo
  • Travel/health insurance
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Return ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Invitation letter if applicable

Arrival card: None

Extra charges: VFS/service charges where applicable

A used multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa usually replaces the need for a national visa.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Serbia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visa-free entry (Singapore nationals)

Validity
Per 365-day period
Max stay
90 days
Time to verify
At border
Time to approval
At border
Processing time
At border
Where to apply
No prior application; enter visa-free for up to 90 days.

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders

Required documents

  • Passport valid for stay

Extra charges: None

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Serbia visa — frequently asked questions

No. Serbia does not operate an e-visa system. Indians who need a visa must apply at a Serbian embassy/consulate.
Yes, since 1 January 2023 the previous visa-free exemption was withdrawn and Indians must obtain a visa in advance - unless they hold a qualifying third-country visa/permit.
Yes if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US, UK or EU visa or residence permit - then they may enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
No. Singapore passport holders can enter Serbia visa-free for up to 90 days.
In person at the Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi (or the Serbian mission in the country of residence).
Passport, application form, photo, travel insurance, accommodation proof, return ticket, proof of funds and an invitation letter where applicable.
Short-stay visas allow up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.rs) and the Embassy of India in Belgrade advisory.

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