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Serbia Visa Requirements by Country
Who can visit without a visa, how long you can stay and what to bring.
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Quick answer
Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and Australia can visit Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days within six months. Holders of a valid Schengen, UK or US visa or residence permit can also enter visa-free. Use the checker below to open the official rules for your passport.
Quick facts
- Visa-free stay
- Up to 90 days within 6 months (many passports)
- Schengen
- Serbia is not in Schengen
- Registration
- Within 24 hours; hotels do it for you
- Official source
- Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Last checked
- 27 Oct 2026
Check the rules for your passport
Rules come directly from the Ministry and can change. Always check before you book.
Who needs a visa?
Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and many other countries can enter Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Rules depend on your passport, and they change, so always check the official table from the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before you book.
Serbia and Schengen
Serbia is not part of the Schengen area, so days in Serbia do not count towards your Schengen 90 days.
Registering your stay
Foreign visitors must be registered with the police within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels, hostels and licensed apartments do this for you automatically. If you stay privately with friends or family, your host must register you at the local police station.
At the border
- Carry your passport (or ID card, for citizens who may enter with one).
- Have proof of accommodation and return travel ready, just in case.
- Keep the registration slip from your hotel until you leave.
Already have a Schengen, UK or US visa?
Holders of a valid Schengen, EU, UK or US visa, or a residence permit from those countries, can enter Serbia without a separate visa and stay up to 90 days within six months, as long as their visa or permit is valid. This does not apply to emergency travel documents.
Tip: Foreign visitors must be registered with the police within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels do this for you, but ask your host if you stay in a private apartment, and keep the paper slip.
Travel insurance
Serbia is outside the EU, so an EHIC card does not cover you. Get travel insurance before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Serbia?
Citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada and Australia don’t, for stays up to 90 days. Check the official table for your passport.
How long can I stay in Serbia without a visa?
Usually up to 90 days within six months from your first entry. Check your passport with the checker above.
Does Serbia count towards Schengen days?
No. Serbia is not in the Schengen area.
Sources
- Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa regime by country
- Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa requirements
- UK government: Serbia entry requirements
Checked 27 Oct 2026. Prices and timetables change; confirm before you travel.
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