Serbia
Finland
Finland visa for Serbian citizens
Entry requirement
Serbian citizens do not need a visa for Finland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at finlandabroad.fi
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Finland: visa decisions in Serbia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 57 | 13 | 18.6% | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 71 | 60 | 13 | 17.8% | 46.7% |
| 2025 | 97 | 90 | 1 | 1.1% | 58.9% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in Serbia (Belgrade) received 97 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 90. 1.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 17.8%: the rate fell by 16.7 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 37% compared with 2024 (71).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.7% of the applications lodged in Serbia that year, from 1.1% at the consulates of Greece to 16.9% at those of Croatia. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 18th most applied-for Schengen state in Serbia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Serbia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Finnish citizens travelling to Serbia
FinlandSerbia Visa-free, 90 days Serbia visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Serbia to Finland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Serbian citizens can stay in Finland
Serbian citizens may stay in Finland for up to 90 days. Days in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Finland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Serbian citizens in Finland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Finland’s neighbours for Serbian citizens
Norway, Russia and Sweden admit Serbian citizens visa-free.
Finnish citizens travelling to Serbia
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for Serbia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Serbia and Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Serbian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Serbian citizens do not need a visa for Finland: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Serbian citizens stay in Finland?
Serbian citizens can stay in Finland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Serbia?
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for Serbia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Serbian citizens enter Finland visa-free?
Yes, Serbian citizens can enter Finland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.