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Italy visa for Serbian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Serbian citizens for Italy, 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 ambbelgrado.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Serbia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,545 | 1,491 | 52 | 3.4% | 44.8% |
| 2024 | 1,733 | 1,641 | 91 | 5.3% | 54.7% |
| 2025 | 1,829 | 1,740 | 89 | 4.9% | 48.6% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Serbia (Belgrade) received 1,829 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,740. 4.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 5.3%. Applications rose by 6% compared with 2024 (1,733).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 4th 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
Italian citizens travelling to Serbia
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Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Serbian citizens can stay in Italy
Serbian citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Serbian citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for Serbian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Serbian citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Serbia
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Serbia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Serbia and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Serbian citizens need a visa for Italy?
No visa is needed by Serbian citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Serbian citizens stay in Italy?
Serbian citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Serbia?
No visa is needed by Italian citizens for Serbia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Serbian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Serbian citizens can enter Italy 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.