SerbiaSouth Africa

South Africa visa for Serbian citizens

Visa required

Serbian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

Where Serbian citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Serbia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Serbia from its embassy in Athens, Greece (801 km from Belgrade). Other nearest South African missions to Belgrade are in Budapest, Hungary (323 km), Sofia, Bulgaria (329 km) and Bucharest, Romania (447 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Serbia is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Serbia

South AfricaSerbia Visa required Serbia visa for citizens of South Africa

Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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.

Serbian citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Serbian citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Serbian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Serbian citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Serbia. Serbian citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Serbia from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Serbian citizens

Eswatini admits Serbian citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Serbian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Serbia

South African citizens need a visa for Serbia, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Serbia and South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Serbian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Serbian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Serbia?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Serbia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Athens, Greece for Serbia.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Serbia?

South African citizens need a visa for Serbia, obtained before travel.

Can Serbian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Serbian citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

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.