How Indian passport holders get a visa for Serbia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold Schengen/US/UK visa
- Government fee: Approx €60 (₹5,400) consular fee for short-stay (C) visa
- Processing time: Around 15 working days from a complete submission
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 50/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photo (35×45 mm)
- Confirmed return ticket and hotel booking
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months)
- Travel medical insurance (min €20,000 cover)
- Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)
How & where to apply
Indians without a qualifying third-country visa must apply to the Serbian Embassy in New Delhi (in person) or online via the Welcome to Serbia portal. Indians with a valid Schengen, UK, EU member state, or US visa/residence permit can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day window. Welcome to Serbia — official visa portal
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Belgrade Nikola Tesla does not need a visa for Indians.
How Serbia compares in non-Schengen Europe
With an ease score of 50/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Serbia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold Schengen/US/UK visa | Approx €60 (₹5,400) consular fee for short-stay (C) visa | Around 15 working days from a complete submission |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Standard Visitor visa — apply online + VFS biometrics | £135 for a Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months). Long-term options: 2-year £506, 5-year £903, 10-year £1,128. Optional VFS services (priority, courier, etc.) cost extra. | Usually a decision within 3 weeks of your biometrics appointment. Priority services available for an extra fee |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Short-Stay (C) visa — apply via VFS / AVATS before travel | €60 single-entry / €100 multi-entry (approx ₹5,400 / ₹9,000); VFS service charge ~₹2,000 extra | 4–8 weeks typical; up to 10+ weeks in peak season (May–Jul, Dec) |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey (Türkiye) | eVisa (conditional) — or sticker visa via embassy | eVisa approx US$43 (₹3,650) single-entry, 1-month validity. Sticker visa via embassy approx US$50 government fee plus VFS service charge (total ~₹17,000) | eVisa: within minutes online. Sticker visa: 7–15 working days |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | National (Cypriot) visa — sticker via VFS Global; Schengen visa override applies | €90 (adults). VFS service charge separately. Total ~₹8,500–9,000 per adult. Free if entering under the Schengen visa override. | 10–15 working days standard. Apply at least 20 days before travel. |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | eVisa — or visa-free for holders of used US/UK/Schengen visa | €60 (~₹5,400) for the e-Visa. Free if eligible for visa-free entry on the basis of a used US/UK/Schengen visa. | E-Visa: 7–15 working days. Visa-free entry: instant on arrival. |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Sticker visa via VFS Global — or visa-free with qualifying strong visa | €60–80 (~₹5,400–7,200) sticker fee. Free if entering under the strong-visa concession. VFS service charge separately. | 10 working days standard; up to 30 days for review, up to 60 days if additional docs needed. Visa-free entry: instant on arrival. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Serbia REVOKED the 30-day visa-free regime for Indian ordinary passport holders on 1 Jan 2023. Today most Indian tourists rely on the held-visa exemption — check your Schengen/US/UK visa is valid before boarding. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-requirements
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Serbia?
Sticker visa — or visa-free if you hold Schengen/US/UK visa. Serbia REVOKED the 30-day visa-free regime for Indian ordinary passport holders on 1 Jan 2023. Today most Indian tourists rely on the held-visa exemption — check your Schengen/US/UK visa is valid before boarding.
What documents do Indians need for a Serbia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; Completed visa application form; Recent passport photo (35×45 mm); Confirmed return ticket and hotel booking; Bank statements (last 3–6 months); Travel medical insurance (min €20,000 cover); Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)
How long does a Serbia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Around 15 working days from a complete submission. Government fee: Approx €60 (₹5,400) consular fee for short-stay (C) visa. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
How do Indians apply for a Serbia visa?
Indians without a qualifying third-country visa must apply to the Serbian Embassy in New Delhi (in person) or online via the Welcome to Serbia portal. Indians with a valid Schengen, UK, EU member state, or US visa/residence permit can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day window. Official source: https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-requirements
Is a Serbia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 50/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Serbia visa online or on arrival?
Serbia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
More visas nearby
← All visa guides for Indian travellers · Get expert help with your Serbia visa