Short-term visa (C visa), purpose of stay: Travel for other reasons

If you are planning to stay in Serbia for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for reasons not listed above, you need to apply for a specific purpose C visa.

Documents required:

  1. a completed visa application form (within online application, or a printed copy if applying at a diplomatic-consular mission);
  2. a valid passport that must have been issued within the previous 10 years and is valid at least 90 days after the intended date of departure from Serbia. The passport also needs to have at least two consecutive blank pages;
  3. applicant’s photo;
  4. proof of possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance;
  5. proof of visa fee payment (electronic application is submitted to the competent authority upon payment of fee and recording of payment).

Additionally, to demonstrate the purpose of travel and the applicant's intention to leave the Republic of Serbia before the expiration of the requested visa, it is recommended to provide:

  • proof of purpose of stay in Serbia;
  • proof of financial means at disposal for covering the costs of living during the intended stay;
  • other proof of intent to return to home country or third country – return flight reservation, certificate of employment or education, certificate of civil, family, social status, certificate of temporary residence in a third country if you reside in a country different from home country.
Apply for a C visa
Note

The diplomatic-consular mission of the Republic of Serbia reserves the right to request additional documentation needed for processing a visa application.

Important note: The information provided on this website is solely informative and as such have been tailored to the citizenship, intention of stay in the Republic of Serbia and all other parameters that you have selected through the My Entry/Visa/Residence Guide. It is not legal advice or instruction nor applies to individual situations. For more detailed information on applicable laws and by-laws, as well as on your rights and obligations, we recommend that you visit Law on Foreigners and Law on Employment of Foreigners.

Last updated: 08.10.2024.

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