Visa requirements for Serbian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Republic of Serbia.

As of February 2026, Serbian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 135 countries and territories, ranking the Serbian passport 30th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. Serbia is one of a handful of countries whose citizens may travel visa-free to the Schengen Area, China and Russia.

History Until the 1990s, the Yugoslav passport has been described as highly sought-after commodity. As part of its non-aligned policies, the Yugoslav government signed numerous mutual agreements on visa-free entry from the mid-1960s.

Eventually this applied to most states of the world, promoting the Yugoslav passport to "one of the most convenient in the world, as it was one of the few with which a person could travel freely through both the East and West" during the Cold War.

With the subsequent dissolution of Yugoslavia in the 1990s, the period of difficulties related to travel bureaucracy started for all successor states. From the 2000s onward, the situation has been significantly and constantly improving and Serbian passport was among the five passports with the most improved rating in the Henley Passport Index since 2006, adding 103 countries to its visa-free list.

Recent period Serbia and Russia signed visa-free travel agreement in 2009.Serbia, Russia sign agreement on visa-free regime Serbia signed a visa-free agreement with Israel in 2009. The European Union Schengen area countries lifted visas for Serbian citizens in 2009. Serbia and Turkey mutually abolished visa regime in 2010. Serbia signed an agreement on the abolishment of visas with Kazakhstan in 2010.Serbia, Kazakhstan sign agreement on the abolishment of visas Serbia and Ukraine mutually abolished visas in 2011. Japan abolished visas for Serbian citizens in 2011. Serbia and Albania mutually abolished visas in 2011. In 2013, agreement on visa-free travel with Brazil came into force. In 2014, agreement on visa-free travel with Mongolia came into force. In 2015, agreement on visa-free travel with Moldova came into force. In 2016, Indonesia abolished visas for Serbian citizens for a maximum stay of 30 days. In 2017, agreement on mutual visa free travel between China and Serbia entered into force. In 2017 Iran abolished visas for Serbian citizens but reversed its decision in 2018. Colombia abolished visas for Serbian citizens in February 2018. Serbia and Kyrgyzstan mutually abolished visas in 2018. Uzbekistan abolished visas for Serbian citizens in 2019. United Arab Emirates abolished visas for Serbian citizens in 2019. Barbados abolished visas for Serbian citizens in 2019. Suriname abolished visas for holders of Serbian passport in 2019. Armenia lifted visa requirements for Serbian citizens in 2020.Armenia lifts visa requirements for Serbian citizens

Holders of Serbian passports issued by the Coordination Directorate for Kosovo and Metohija have been exempt from visa requirements for the Schengen Area since 2024.

Since 2009, Serbia has been working towards expanding visa-free travel for its citizens. Serbia proposed inclusion in the United States Visa Waiver Program in 2009, but as of 2024, the adjusted visa refusal rate remains above the required 3% threshold. The United Kingdom initially discussed visa abolition in 2011, but in 2013, the UK Home Office stated it had no plans to remove visa requirements for Serbian citizens. Talks with Australia on facilitating visa issuance were held in 2012, while New Zealand introduced a facilitated visa regime for Serbian citizens in 2014. Discussions on visa liberalization with Canada began in 2016.

Serbian authorities have also held talks with several countries on concluding visa abolition agreements in the future including with Bahrain, Guatemala, Iran, Jamaica, Kuwait, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, South Africa, Tajikistan and Vietnam but have not yet concluded them.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity data-sort-value="3" 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). data-sort-value="0" 90 days ID card valid. 90 days within 180 days. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" data-sort-value="4" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 6 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 180 days data-sort-value="4" Online Visitor e600 visa. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within 180 days period. data-sort-value="3" 3 months Visa not required for permanent residents of the United States or Canada. Cruise ship passengers travelling to and returning from the Bahamas do not require to obtain visa for entry. Both entry and departure must be by a cruise ship. data-sort-value="1" 14 days data-sort-value="2" 30 days Not available at all entry points.Available at Shahjalal International Airport, Shah Amanat International Airport and Osmani International Airport only. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="4" Permanent residents of the US and Canada and holders of valid visas of the US, Canada, Schengen Area and the UK do not require a visa. data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="3" 90 days data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. ID card valid. data-sort-value="3" 3 months 300 Botswana Pula for single entry for a period up to 3 months,500 Botswana Pula for multiple entry for a period up to 3 months,1500 Pula for multiple entry for a period over 3 months up to 2 years for dependants of residents. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="2" 1 month Citizens of all countries that needed visas can now apply for a visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, or at all land borders. data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" Visa not required for permanent residents of the United States. data-sort-value="2" 30 days Not available at all entry points.Obtainable at Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cesária Évora Airport, Amílcar Cabral International Airport and Aristides Pereira International Airport. Passengers who register with pre-registration (EASE), will not pay additional fee at arrival. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" Passengers with an Entry Authorization letter issued by the authorities of Chad before departure can obtain a visa on arrival. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days 30 days within any 60 day period. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="2" 45 days data-sort-value="3" Passengers with a special entry authorization can obtain a visa on arrival. The entry authorization must be signed by the Minister of Interior and Decentralization and by the Director General of Territorial Surveillance. Also passengers with V.I.P. invitation letter are exempt from visa. data-sort-value="3" 7 days Passengers with a letter (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 7 days. They can apply to extend their stay. data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="3" 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 21 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="4" Nationals of Serbia with a valid visa issued by Canada, the USA or a Schengen Member State are exempted from visa. data-sort-value="3" Must arrive via Malabo International Airport, processing fee USD 75 data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="1" 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. data-sort-value="0" 4 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. *Passengers with an entry authorization issued by immigration before departure can obtain a visa on arrival. data-sort-value="4" 90 days data-sort-value="0" 1 year data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="4" Not required for holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, the USA or a Schengen Member State. data-sort-value="3" 90 days data-sort-value="2" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" Not required for holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, the USA or a Schengen Member State. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 15 days data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="4" Visa is issued free of charge. Visa waiver for UK 'C' visa holders. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in the UK. 3 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days Visa not required for visits up to 90 days using the Serbian biometric passports according of Here. data-sort-value="1" 30 days Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge) data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. data-sort-value="4" 3 months data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within 180 days. data-sort-value="1" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="2" 1 month Extendable for 2 additional months. Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket. data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="3" 3 months data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="1" 90 days For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD. data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 30 days data-sort-value="2" 60 days data-sort-value="4"