Serbia

Embassies and consulates in Serbia

embassies in Belgrade

Diplomatic missions from 87 countries are based in Serbia, 112 missions in all (73 embassies, 22 consulates, 11 honorary consulates and 6 other offices). All 73 embassies are in the capital, Belgrade. Consulates are also found in Novi Sad, Niš and Subotica.

Europe

Serbia

Capital
Belgrade
Population
6,549,143
Currency
Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Calling code
+381
Languages
Serbian, Hungarian, Bosnian
  • 112missions
  • 73embassies
  • 22consulates
  • 11honorary consulates
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All missions in Serbia

Other cities in Serbia

Outside Belgrade, missions are found in Novi Sad (9), Niš (3), Subotica (2), Novi Pazar (1) and Vršac (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Hungary 4
  2. Austria 3
  3. Bulgaria 3
  4. Poland 3
  5. Russia 3
  6. Belarus 2
  7. DR Congo 2
  8. Switzerland 2
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Visa rules for Serbia

How the world’s passports enter Serbia198 in total

  • Visa-free89
  • Visa required109

Serbia visa guide · 16 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 89 can enter visa-free and 109 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Serbia.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Serbia

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 12,17411,0968627.2% 42.4%
2024 (part of the year) 18,14916,4461,1366.3% 36.8%
2025 19,65618,2001,1165.7% 36.1%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
Germany 2,8902,6785.7%
Hungary 2,0831,83411.5%
Spain 1,9811,8294.0%
Italy 1,8291,7404.9%
Bulgaria 1,7051,6011.1%
Switzerland 1,5861,4587.6%
Austria 1,4051,3302.1%
Slovenia 1,2001,1216.3%
France 1,0911,0415.9%
Greece 1,0371,0201.1%
Croatia 88670316.9%
Czech Republic 5134933.5%

Schengen consulates in Serbia received 19,656 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 18,200 visas. 5.7% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). That is barely different from 2024 (6.3%). Applications rose by 8% compared with 2024 (18,149).

Most applications went to Germany (2,890), Hungary (2,083), Spain (1,981) and Italy (1,829).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Greece’s (1.1%) and the highest Croatia’s (16.9%).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Serbia.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Serbia

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)16,53815,175
Student (F, M)1,0721,075
Exchange (J)1,2211,646
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1,5961,565
Transit and crew (C, D)1,4851,535
Diplomatic and official (A, G)306263
Fiancé(e) (K)7728
Total22,29521,287
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)17.8%15.2%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 21,287 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Serbia, the 55th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 71%, exchange visitor visas 8% and work and treaty visas 7%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (22,295).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Serbia received 7,064, 15% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 15.2% for citizens of Serbia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 17.8%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Serbia

Serbia’s own missions abroad

Serbia’s embassies abroad (100)

In the other direction, Serbia runs 100 missions in 62 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (6), Turkey (6), Bosnia and Herzegovina (5), Italy (5) and France (4).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Serbia

  • Armistice Day

    Wednesday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Saturday

  • Christmas Day

    Thursday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 73 embassies are in the capital, Belgrade. Hungary has the most missions in Serbia, 4, followed by Austria (3), Bulgaria (3), Poland (3) and Russia (3).

Travel advice for Serbia

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Serbia: the US State Department rates Serbia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Serbia (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Serbia (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Serbia?

Hungary, with 4 missions, followed by Austria (3).

Do I need a visa for Serbia?

Of 198 passports, 89 can enter visa-free and 109 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Serbia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Serbia closed?

On Serbia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Armistice Day (Dan primirja) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.