Short-Stay Visa C / eligible visa exemption: eligibility, fees, application process and documents.
Indian ordinary-passport holders generally require a Serbian visa for a tourist visit. However, holders of certain valid Schengen, UK, EU or US visas or qualifying residence permits may enter without a separate Serbian visa under Serbia’s published exemption rules. Eligibility must be checked before booking.
Serbia Tourist Visa at a Glance
Topic
Guidance
Visa route
Short-Stay Visa C, unless exempt
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in a 180-day period
Consular fee in India
Embassy lists €92 / ₹9,240 for adult Visa C; reconfirm before payment
Typical decision time
Often 15 days; exceptionally up to 30 days
Application
Serbian portal or Embassy/Consulate, as applicable
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Do Indian citizens need a Serbia tourist visa?
Yes, Indian ordinary passports are generally visa-required. Serbia separately permits certain foreign travellers holding valid Schengen, UK, EU-member-state or US visas, or qualifying Schengen/EU/US residence permits, to enter without a separate Serbian visa for up to 90 days within six months and within the validity of the underlying permission. The Serbian Embassy in India highlights valid multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visas; check the exact document and conditions with the Embassy before travel.
Serbia Visa C application process
Check whether you qualify for an exemption. Otherwise prepare the Visa C application and submit it through the official Welcome to Serbia portal using a registered electronic identity account, or through the competent Serbian diplomatic mission. Follow instructions for supporting documents, payment and any passport submission or visa stamping. Digital travel authorization is available only where enabled for the relevant applicant.
Documents required for a Serbia tourist visa
Completed application; passport issued within the past 10 years, valid at least 90 days after planned departure and with two consecutive blank pages; 3.5 × 4.5 cm photograph; proof of hotel accommodation or tourist itinerary / agency voucher; certified invitation for a private visit; valid travel medical insurance; financial evidence and proof of onward or return travel; applicable visa fee; other documents requested by the mission.
Serbia visa fees and processing time
The Serbian Embassy in New Delhi lists a Visa C consular fee of €92 (₹9,240) for adults and €47 (₹4,722) for children under 12. The central Welcome to Serbia portal separately lists €90 for online Visa C applications, payable in Serbian dinars. The exact amount depends on the submission channel and current official schedule; confirm it before paying. Serbia’s MFA says most applications take around 15 days, exceptionally up to 30 days.
Entry conditions and permitted stay
Visa C permits short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Serbia’s entry guidance refers to proof of funds of €50 per day and recommends travel health insurance with at least €20,000 coverage. Border officers may request accommodation, onward travel and supporting evidence. Visa C is not a work visa or an ordinary route to employment-based residence.
Serbia versus Schengen
Serbia is not a Schengen member. A Serbian Visa C does not give entry rights to Schengen countries. Certain valid Schengen/UK/EU/US permissions can create a Serbia entry exemption, but the reverse does not apply.
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Generally yes. Indian ordinary-passport holders are visa-required unless they qualify for a published Serbian exemption.
Potentially yes under Serbia’s exemption, subject to validity and the applicable multiple-entry/document requirements. Verify your specific visa with the Serbian Embassy before travel.
Certain valid US or UK visas can qualify for visa-free entry to Serbia. The Serbian Embassy in India highlights multiple-entry visas; verify the conditions before departure.
Up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to the permission issued and border checks.
The Serbian Embassy in New Delhi lists €92 / ₹9,240 for adults and €47 / ₹4,722 for children under 12; reconfirm current local fees.
The central portal lists €90 for online Visa C applications, while the New Delhi Embassy lists a different consular amount. Confirm the fee for your submission channel.
The Serbian MFA indicates around 15 days in most cases and up to 30 days in exceptional cases.
The official Welcome to Serbia portal accepts online applications with a registered electronic identity account, subject to applicable eligibility and instructions.
Serbia has introduced digital travel authorizations for eligible nationalities and circumstances. Not every applicant receives an electronic document.
A valid passport, completed form, photograph, itinerary or accommodation, travel medical insurance, financial evidence and fee; invitation documents depend on the purpose.
Serbia’s official entry guidance refers to €50 per day as evidence of sufficient funds.
No. A Serbian visa does not allow entry to Schengen states.
No. Tourism Visa C is not permission for employment; work and residence require the appropriate authorization.
