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title: Serbia visa for citizens of India
description: Citizens of India need a visa for Serbia and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-04
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# Serbia visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India need a visa for Serbia and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Serbia (C visa, short stay)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photo, form, accommodation or invitation letter, funds proof and insurance.
2. **Complete online application** — Fill the Serbia eVisa application form electronically with accurate personal details.
3. **Upload documents** — Attach scans of all required supporting documents to the online application.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the applicable government fee online as instructed by the portal.
5. **Await decision** — Monitor your email for the visa decision and approval notification.
6. **Receive eVisa and travel** — Print the electronic visa approval and present it at the border with your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay with blank pages.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Recent colour photo meeting ICAO standards.
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Filled accurately and signed by the applicant.
- **Invitation letter** (Supporting, optional): Required for private visits to friends or family in Serbia.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or equivalent for tourist visits.
- **Proof of itinerary from travel agency** (Travel, optional): Alternative to proof of accommodation for tourist visits.
- **Onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed reservation showing exit from Serbia.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or equivalent covering the stay.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting): Medical insurance valid in Serbia for the whole stay.
- **Proof of employment or studies** (Employment, optional): Employer letter or student enrolment evidence.
- **Visa for country of final destination** (Travel, optional): Required if Serbia is a transit stop and you intend not to use a transfer without leaving the transit area.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- proof of sufficient funds

Funds must cover the duration of the intended stay; no fixed amount stated.

## Good to know

- Stay is limited to 90 days within any 180-day period.
- Transfers are allowed, but documentation depends on visit type: invitation letter for private visits, or proof of accommodation/travel-agency itinerary for tourist visits.
- Even if you intend not to use a transfer, carry correct supporting documents for your visit type.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Missing invitation letter or accommodation proof for the declared visit type** — Match supporting documents exactly to your visit purpose.
- **Insufficient proof of funds** — Provide recent bank statements covering your entire stay.
- **Passport validity under 6 months** — Renew your passport before applying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for Serbia?

Citizens of India need a visa for Serbia and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Serbia (C visa, short stay).

### How long can citizens of India stay in Serbia?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of India need for Serbia?

Passport; Passport-size photo; Completed visa application form; Onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel insurance; and 5 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Serbia?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Welcome to Serbia](https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs/)
- [Почетна - Welcome to Serbia](https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/)
- Welcome to Serbia — eServices (evisa-welcometosebia.org, third-party site)

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