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Serbia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Serbia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Serbia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoria.mfa.gov.rs
Which Serbia visa?
Visa-free entry and short-stay visa C for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: the period set for your nationality in the visa regime table, for example 90 days within 6 months from first entry. Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The Law on Foreigners sets a decision within 15 days of the application, extendable to 30 days for justified reasons.
For the tourist visa, Serbia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs. Processing time, as Serbia states it: The Law on Foreigners sets a decision within 15 days of the application, extendable to 30 days for justified reasons. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality in the visa regime table, for example 90 days within 6 months from first entry. Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Serbian missions in South Africa
Serbia has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Serbian citizens travelling to South Africa
SerbiaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Serbia
Travel advice for Serbia
- 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.
Before travelling from South Africa to Serbia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 5 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Serbia
How long South African citizens may stay in Serbia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Serbian embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Serbia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Serbia.
Serbia’s neighbours for South African citizens
Hungary, North Macedonia, Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Kosovo require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Serbian citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires Serbian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Serbia.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Serbia?
South African citizens need a visa for Serbia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Serbian embassy in South Africa?
The Serbian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Serbia tourist visa cost?
Serbia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The Law on Foreigners sets a decision within 15 days of the application, extendable to 30 days for justified reasons.
Do Serbian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Serbian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Serbia visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Serbia 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.