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title: Serbia visa for citizens of Syria
description: Citizens of Syria need a visa for Serbia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Serbia visa for citizens of Syria

Citizens of Syria need a visa for Serbia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs/home/indexforauthenticatedusers

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Short Stay Visa (Visa C) - Tourist/Business (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** Evidence of sufficient funds for stay and return

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents per visa type.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill form online or on paper.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay fee as instructed by the embassy.
4. **Schedule an appointment** — Book a personal visit at the Serbian embassy or consulate.
5. **Submit application in person** — Attend appointment with all documents and passport.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check with embassy.
7. **Collect passport with visa sticker** — Either in person or by mail (if permitted).

## Documents checklist

- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Must be fully filled and signed.
- **Valid passport** (Identity): Valid at least 90 days after departure from Serbia, issued within 10 years, with two blank pages.
- **Passport-sized photo (3.5x4.5cm)** (Identity): Recent, color, white background.
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Paid as per embassy instructions.
- **Proof of purpose of stay** (Supporting): e.g., invitation letter, tourist voucher, or business proof.
- **Invitation letter (if private/business visit)** (Supporting, optional): Certified by Serbian authority for private; company letter for business.
- **Proof of paid travel (tourist voucher or receipt)** (Financial, optional): For tourist trips: issued by a travel agency.
- **Travel medical insurance** (Travel): Adequate and valid for the Schengen area or Serbia.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or other evidence of subsistence.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking, invitation with address, etc.
- **Return ticket or onward travel evidence** (Travel): Shows intent to leave before visa expiry.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statements
- Proof of accommodation payment
- Sponsorship letter

Sufficient funds for entire stay and return.

## Good to know

- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Embassy may request additional documentation.
- Visa D holders must not overstay the 180-day limit.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or false documentation** — Submit all required documents fully and truthfully.
- **Passport validity insufficient** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 90 days after intended departure.
- **Failure to prove intent to leave** — Provide strong evidence of ties to home country and onward/return travel.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Syria need a visa for Serbia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Short Stay Visa (Visa C) - Tourist/Business (up to 90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Completed visa application form; Valid passport; Passport-sized photo (3.5x4.5cm); Visa fee payment receipt; Proof of purpose of stay; Travel medical insurance; and 5 more.

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

At least 3 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs/home/indexforauthenticatedusers

## Sources

- [Visa Requirements - Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-requirements)
- [Welcome to Serbia](https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs/)
- Serbia Visa for Syria Citizens 2026 — Requirements, Documents & Fees ... (eammu.com, third-party site)
- [evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs](https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs/home/indexforauthenticatedusers)

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- [Serbia visa for every passport](/visa/serbia)
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