You are a citizen of a country that has a visa regime and you need a visa to enter the Republic of Serbia. If you are wondering how to get the short-stay visa, you are in the right place. Here is what you need to know:
Short-stay visa, or as we also call it - C visa, is your ticket to visit the Republic of Serbia for a period of a maximum of 90 days within 180-day period from your first entry. This visa allows your enter, transit and short stay, and is the right choice when you are planning a short travel, whether for personal, business, or tourist purposes. You may obtain a C visa for one, two or more entries into the country.
To initiate the process of obtaining a visa, all you need to do is fill out the online form available on this platform, or if you find it more convenient, you may do it in person at any embassy or consulate of the Republic of Serbia. You can apply for a visa no earlier than three months before your planned travel.
If more people are registered in your passport (for example, your children are registered in your passport), a separate visa application must be submitted for each of them.
Do not forget that the diplomatic and consular representative office of the Republic of Serbia in whose consular territory you are lawfully residing is in charge of acting upon your request. However, if you are transiting a country and you urgently need a visa, you can also apply at the diplomatic and consular representative office in that country upon submitting evidence as to why you need an urgent travel to the Republic of Serbia.
Before you initiate the visa application process, you need to clearly define the reason for your visit. Please study in detail the one corresponding to the reason for your visit and prepare the necessary documentation in keeping with the chosen grounds.
Choose the grounds and read what documentation you need to apply for a visa.
1. business trip,
2. travel for education, language learning, internship and other types of training,
3. travel for tourist or private purposes,
4. traveling to attend international political, scientific, cultural, sports or religious events,
7. diplomatic and official entry,
8. transit,
Note: When your visa is issued, it is mandatory that you stay on the territory of the Republic of Serbia in keeping with the reason for which the visa was granted to you.
You can find more information about the issuance of visas on the following pages The Law on Foreigners, Visa regulations and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or you can contact the nearest diplomatic and consular representative office of the Republic of Serbia.
When entering the Republic of Serbia, it is necessary to know the rules that apply to all visitors, irrespective of whether they enter with or without a visa. You can read all about the general entry requirements for the Republic of Serbia on the page General Entry Requirements.
C visa allows you to stay in the Republic of Serbia for a short period, but does not allow you to regulate your long-term stay in Serbia. If you want to stay in Serbia longer than allowed by C visa, it is necessary to obtain a D visa. For more information, return to My Entry / Visa / Residence Guide and select the "up to 36 months" stay option.
I If, during your stay in the Republic of Serbia for up to 90 days, you intend to work as defined in employment contract or other contract proving the employment in accordance with labor regulations, the regulations for foreigners with granted temporary stay in the Republic of Serbia on one of the grounds for issuing single temporary residence and work permit apply to you. To get more information, return to the beginning of My Entry / Visa / Residence Guide and instead of "up to 90 days", choose the "up to 36 months" option for length of stay.
Important note: The information provided on this website is solely informative and as such have been tailored to the citizenship, intention of stay in the Republic of Serbia and all other parameters that you have selected through the My Entry/Visa/Residence Guide. It is not legal advice or instruction nor applies to individual situations. For more detailed information on applicable laws and by-laws, as well as on your rights and obligations, we recommend that you visit Law on Foreigners and Law on Employment of Foreigners.
Last updated: 08.10.2024.
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