TYPES OF VISAS
Types of visas available are:
1) Short stay visa (type C visa)
2) Transit visa (type B visa)
3) Temporary residence visa (type D visa).
VISA "C" (For short stay in Serbia up to 90 days):
Short stay visas are mainly issued for tourism, business as well as other travelling needs including a single, double or multiple entries into the Republic of Serbia.
The duration of an uninterrupted stay, and/or the total duration of successive visits of a foreigner with a short stay visa shall not exceed 90 days within a period of six months, which began on the day of the first entry.
A short stay visa with the multiple entry option could be issued with the validity of up to one year, with a maximum stay of 180 days.
VISA "C" REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa)
- Completed and signed Visa Application Form
- Photo (Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm)
- Invitation letter.
For a private visit, a certified invitation letter from a relative or a friend from Serbia is required.
If applying for a business visa, please enclose an official invitation from the company in Serbia, stating the nature of the business, expected duration of the visit as well as the name and address of the company or institution you are visiting.
Also needed is a letter from the pertinent company which you are representing.
- Proof of residence (if you are not residing in your native country)
- Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia
- Return ticket or Itinerary (copy of International Driving License, Title and Insurance if you travel by car)
- Consular fee 52£ (Postal order payable to the Serbian Embassy when applying by mail).
Please note: Citizens of Armenia, China, Mali, Pakistan, Ukraine and Syria will be charged only 5£ upon their visa application. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, based on reciprocity, will be charged 122£.
VISA "B" (Transit visa)
A transit visa is issued to all foreigners planning for a single, double or multiple transits through the territory of the Republic of Serbia.
A transit visa is valid for up to six months, but duration of stay in the country per one transit shall not exceed five days.
A transit visa may be issued to a foreigner who is in possession of the visa for entry into the destination country or the country through which he/she is transiting if his/her obligation to have that visa is not abolished by an international treaty. (Article 17 of the Law on Foreigners)
VISA "B" REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa)
- Completed and signed Visa Application Form
- Photo (Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm)
- Entry visa to the country to which you are travelling. If visa is not required for that country, other proof of stay in the country is required. (voucher, invitation letter).
- Proof of residence (if you are not residing in your native country)
- Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia
- Return ticket or Itinerary (copy of International Driving License, Title and Insurance if you travel by car)
- Consular fee 52£.
Please note: Citizens of Armenia, China, Mali, Pakistan, Ukraine and Syria will be charged only 5£ upon their visa application. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, based on reciprocity, will be charged 122£.
VISA "D" (Visa for temporary stay – more than 90 days):
A temporary residence visa implies permission of entry as well as temporary residence for foreigners in the Republic of Serbia.
A temporary residence visa is issued under certain conditions and with the term of validity stipulated by this Law with respect to the permission for temporary residence.
If a foreigner intends to stay more than 90 days in the Republic of Serbia, he/she will be obligated to obtain the visa referred to in paragraph 1 hereof, or to obtain the permission for temporary residence from the competent authority during his/her stay in the Republic of Serbia. (Article 19 of the Law on Foreigners)
VISA "D" REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa)
- Completed and signed Visa Application Form
- Photo (Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm)
- Proof of reasons for stay in Serbia. Please check the information on required documents depending on the reason of your temporary stay in Serbia.
- Proof of residence (if you are not residing in your native country)
- Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia
- Consular fee 29£.
Please note: Citizens of Armenia, China, Mali, Pakistan, Ukraine and Syria will be charged only 5£ upon their visa application. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, based on reciprocity, will be charged 122£.
Request for temporary stay can also be submitted in Serbia.
NOTICE FOR ALL TYPES OF VISAS
Upon submitting the application we require you to send only a copy of your passport, UK or Irish visa and previous Serbian visas issued. Your original passport will be required only after we obtain authorisation to issue visa.
If you are sending us your passport by post, please send additional 5£ for the additional costs Recorded Delivery that we will use to return your passport.
The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documentation.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted and they will be returned to the applicant at their cost. When completing the application forms, please print and note all requested information, including your full address and telephone number.
Visa processing time is usually more then three weeks given that the Serbian authorities must grant all types of visas.