ETIAS for Serbians
Europe''s travel authorisation requirements for Serbians
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Serbian citizens can visit countries in the Schenen Area without a visa. Although a European country, Serbia is neither a member of the EU nor the Schengen Area. This means that, starting 2026 , Serbians will be able to register online for an ETIAS travel authorisation to visit Europe visa-free.
ETIAS is being implemented by the European Union to improve security in the region. The new programme will require all Serbian citizens wishing to visit Schengen nations to apply for a European visa waiver.
TRAVELLING TO THE SCHENGEN AREA FROM SERBIA
Serbians will need ETIAS to travel to any of the Schengen Area countries without a visa. Visa-free travel with ETIAS is permitted for up to 90 days per 180-day period and for tourism, business, or transit.
The same ETIAS authorisation is valid across the Schengen zone. Serbians do not need a separate permit for each country they will visit.
SERBIANS WILL BE ABLE TO GO TO THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES WITH ETIAS:
CURRENTLY, THERE ARE 25 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES THAT FORM PART OF THE SCHENGEN AREA:
- EU Schengen
- Non-EU Schengen States
- Non-Schengen EU States
MICRO-STATES DE FACTO PART OF SCHENGEN AREA:
- Monaco
- San Marino
- Vatican City
ETIAS for Serbians will be 100% online. Serbian citizens can request and receive the travel authorisation on their smartphone, tablet or personal computer. The ETIAS visa waiver for Europe is a multiple-entry travel authorisation with a validity of 3 years (unless the Serbian passport expires sooner).
Serbian citizens with a valid European visa waiver can visit all the Schengen member countries any number of times during this 3-years validity period. The total stay in the Schengen zone must not exceed 90 days per 180-day period.
When either the citizen’s passport or the ETIAS for Serbians expires, travellers will need to apply for a new ETIAS before returning to Europe.
WHAT DO SERBIANS NEED TO VISIT THE EUROPEAN UNION?
Citizens of Serbia are required to carry a valid passport to travel to EU countries. ETIAS will be operational from 2026 . Serbian nationals will have to register online to obtain the ETIAS before departure.
The ETIAS is a visa waiver programme that is being developed by the European Union to improve security within the Schengen borders.
The new system willl register and pre-screen visitors from visa exempt countries —including Serbia— before their departure from their home country. Any applicant determined to pose a threat to the wellbeing of the Schengen Area and its residents will be refused ETIAS.
After the EU visa waiver for Serbian citizens is launched in 2026 , all travellers to Schengen countries from Serbia will need to obtain an ETIAS travel authorisation through an online application. The ETIAS application form will be quick and straightforward to complete. Filling out the traveller’s personal, passport and travel information should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
The ETIAS requirements for Serbian citizens are simple and applicants will only need to provide the following:
- Passport —passport number, issue date, and expiry date are required
- Personal information —including full name, date and country of birth
- Contact details —including a valid email address to receive status updates
- Credit or debit card —to pay for the ETIAS processing fees
ETIAS APPLICATION FOR SERBIANS
Serbian citizens travelling to Schengen countries from their home country will need an ETIAS visa waiver even though they are travelling within Europe. The travel authorisation will be necessary for short-term stays in Schengen member states.
The ETIAS will be easy to obtain online through a straightforward ETIAS application form. Since the entire process takes part online, Serbian citizens will not need to visit an embassy or consulate in order to obtain the travel authorisation.
Eligible citizens from over 50 countries —including Serbia— will need to complete a short application form. Applicants will also answer some security questions regarding their immigration and travel history and health information.
With this data, the ETIAS application for Serbians will be screened against security databases and the approved ETIAS visa waiver will be sent to the email address supplied by the applicant.
Serbians are reminded to check the ETIAS application carefully before submitting their request. Any spelling errors or missing information could result in processing delays.
Most Serbians will receive their approved ETIAS travel authorisation soon after applying. In most cases, approval will be granted following automatic screening. In rare cases, applications may be reviewed manually by the ETIAS National Unit. Serbians are advised to apply for ETIAS as soon as possible for their trip.
ETIAS for Serbians is not available yet. The system will be fully implemented by 2026 .
ETIAS for Serbians - FAQ
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Serbian nationals are allowed to visit all Schengen countries without having to apply for a visa for business, tourism short-term studies, or transit purposes.
Starting 2025, Serbians visiting Schengen member nations for business stays of up to 90 days may do so visa-free with an ETIAS visa waiver.
If a Serbian passport holder wishes to look for a job in a Schengen nation but is yet undecided upon the country in which they wish to reside, they may visit multiple countries with an ETIAS.
Once the traveller has decided in which European city they would like to seek employment, the next step would be to visit an embassy or consulate for this country to request a work visa.
Unlike the ETIAS —which grants Serbians entry into all Schengen nations, visas are country-specific. Requirements and processing times may vary from one country to another.
Please note that the ETIAS does not permit Serbian holders to seek employment nor work in the EU. Serbian ETIAS holders found working in Europe may face serious consequences such as fines, deportation or the revocation of their travel authorisation.
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Serbian passport holders do not need to obtain a visa in order to visit the Schengen member nations for 90 days or less.
The visa waiver agreement between the European Union and Serbia means that travellers may enter the EU just by presenting their passport to border control officials upon their arrival. This is the case when Serbians visit for short-term stays of up to 90 days for tourism, leisure, business, or transit.
From 2025, the ETIAS visa waiver is scheduled to be operational. Serbian nationals will need an approved ETIAS travel authorisation.
The ETIAS will allow Serbians to visit Schengen nations for up to 90 days per 180-day period.
The visa waiver requirements for Serbian citizens visiting the European Union are:
- A current passport
- A valid email address
- A credit or debit card