eVisa Serbia: Complete Guide to Serbia’s Electronic Visa System

Serbia’s electronic visa (eVisa) system allows foreign nationals to apply for entry authorization online through the official portal eforeigner.welcometoserbia.gov.rs. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about obtaining a Serbia e-Visa, from application to approval.

What Is the Serbia e-Visa?

The Serbia e-Visa is a digital travel authorization introduced by the Republic of Serbia in April 2025. It replaces the traditional visa sticker for eligible nationalities, allowing applicants to submit their visa request entirely online through the government’s eServices portal. The digital authorization meets International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for Machine Readable Travel Documents.

Serbia offers two main types of electronic visas:

Who Needs a Serbia e-Visa?

Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Citizens of many countries can enter Serbia visa-free for up to 90 days. However, nationals of certain countries must obtain a visa before traveling. You can verify your visa requirements through:

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa checker
• The official Welcome to Serbia portal
• The nearest Serbian embassy or consulate

Additionally, holders of valid Schengen, UK, US, or EU member state visas or residence permits may enter Serbia visa-free for up to 90 days within a six-month period, regardless of their nationality.

How the e-Visa Application Process Works

The application process follows these key steps:

1. Register an account on the eGovernment Portal at eid.gov.rs
2. Log in to the eServices portal
3. Select your visa type (C visa or D visa)
4. Fill in the application form with personal and travel details
5. Upload required documents (passport scan, photo, supporting documents)
6. Pay the visa fee electronically
7. Submit and wait for processing
8. Receive your digital travel authorization by email

For a detailed step-by-step walkthrough, see our guide on how to apply for a Serbia e-Visa.

Key Requirements

All e-Visa applicants must provide:

• A valid passport issued within the past 10 years, valid for at least 90 days beyond departure
• At least two consecutive blank passport pages
• A recent passport-format photograph
• Proof of accommodation or travel itinerary
• Valid travel medical insurance
• Proof of visa fee payment

Additional documents may be required depending on visa type. Read our full Serbia e-Visa requirements guide for details.

Processing Time and Fees

The standard processing time for a Serbia e-Visa is typically 10 to 15 working days, though it can take longer during peak travel seasons or if additional documentation is required. The fee structure is straightforward:

• Visa C: EUR 90 (paid in Serbian dinars at the NBS middle exchange rate)
• Visa D: EUR 50 (paid in Serbian dinars at the NBS middle exchange rate)
• Fee exemptions: Citizens of China, Armenia, Mali, and Syria are exempt from visa fees under bilateral agreements

Learn more in our guides on processing time and fees and payment.

Serbia’s Digital Travel Authorization

Since April 2025, Serbia has been issuing visas in electronic form known as Digital Travel Authorizations. This is a significant modernization that replaces the traditional visa sticker for eligible nationalities. The Digital Travel Authorization is issued entirely electronically and delivered to your email upon approval.

Key features of the Digital Travel Authorization include:

• Compliance with ICAO Machine Readable Travel Documents standards
• A validity QR code containing a web address for verification
• A border check QR code for electronic verification at passport control
• An electronic seal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming authenticity
• CSCA certificates available for cryptographic verification of the document

The transition to digital authorizations streamlines the process for both applicants and border officials, reducing processing time and improving security verification capabilities.

Visa-Free Entry Options

Before applying for an e-Visa, check whether you qualify for visa-free entry. Serbia grants visa-free access to citizens of many countries for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Additionally, a special provision allows visa-free entry for holders of valid Schengen, UK, US, or EU member state visas or residence permits. This means that if you already hold one of these documents, you may not need to apply for a separate Serbia visa at all.

The decision on visa-free entry was adopted by the Serbian Government on October 30, 2014, and applies to holders of all types of national passports (excluding emergency travel documents and convention travel documents). Foreign nationals may also enter Serbia using two passports – for example, an expired passport with a valid visa alongside a current valid passport.

Checking Your Visa Status

After submitting your application, you can track its status through the eServices portal. The system shows whether your application is submitted, under processing, approved, or requires additional action. You can also verify the authenticity of issued digital travel authorizations at check-digital-travel-authorization.

See our detailed guide on how to check Serbia visa status online.

Serbia e-Visa for Specific Nationalities

Visa requirements and processes can vary based on your nationality. We have prepared dedicated guides for the most common applicant nationalities:

• Serbia e-Visa for Indian Citizens
• Serbia e-Visa for Pakistani Citizens

Important Tips for Applicants

• Apply well in advance of your planned travel date – processing can take several weeks
• Ensure all documents are clear, legible scans or photographs
• Keep your eGovernment portal login credentials secure
• The diplomatic-consular mission reserves the right to request additional documentation
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted
• The digital travel authorization contains a QR code for border verification

Frequently Asked Questions