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Serbia visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Serbia requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Serbia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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.
Serbia’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Serbia
Serbia has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,084 km
- Embassy of Serbia in Jakarta3,331 km
Jalan HOS Cokroaminoto 109, DKI Jakarta
- Embassy of Serbia in Tehran4,322 km
Shahrak E Qouds, North Falamak Street, 4th Alley, Building No 3, Tehran
The nearest Serbian missions to Colombo are in Yangon, Myanmar (2,084 km from Colombo), Jakarta, Indonesia (3,331 km) and Tehran, Iran (4,322 km). Serbia sets which of its missions takes applications from Sri Lanka; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Serbian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
SerbiaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lankan citizens planning a trip to Serbia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Serbia
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Serbia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Serbia has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Serbia accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Serbia names the right place.
Serbia’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Hungary, North Macedonia, Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Kosovo require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Serbian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Serbian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Serbia?
Serbia requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Serbia in Sri Lanka?
No. Serbia has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Serbian embassy is in Yangon, Myanmar, 2,084 km from Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Serbian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Serbia visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.