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Germany visa for Serbian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany admits Serbian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at belgrad.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Serbia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,299 | 1,173 | 118 | 9.1% | 49.9% |
| 2024 | 2,069 | 1,934 | 86 | 4.2% | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 2,890 | 2,678 | 163 | 5.7% | 20.9% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Serbia (Belgrade) received 2,890 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,678. 5.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 4.2%: the rate rose by 1.5 points. Applications rose by 40% compared with 2024 (2,069).
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. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 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
German citizens travelling to Serbia
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Serbia to Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Serbian citizens can stay in Germany
Serbian citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Serbian citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Serbian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Serbian citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Serbia
German citizens can visit Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Serbia and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Serbian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany admits Serbian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Serbian citizens stay in Germany?
Serbian citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Serbia?
German citizens can visit Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Serbian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Serbian citizens can enter Germany without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.