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Serbia Visa for Nepali Citizens

eVisaLast reviewed May 4, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Serbia as tourists use the Type C — Tourist e-Visa. Visa fee: EUR 90 (paid in RSD at NBS middle exchange rate at the moment of payment). Processing time: 15–30 working days typical. Apply online at welcometoserbia.gov.rs. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Type C — Tourist e-VisaStay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
Visa fee: EUR 90 (paid in RSD at NBS middle exchange rate at the moment of payment)
Processing time: 15–30 working days typical (often 7–15 days for clean applications).
Where to apply: Onlinewelcometoserbia.gov.rs

At a glance

At a glance — Serbia Type C — Tourist e-Visa

Visa fee: EUR 90 (paid in RSD at NBS middle exchange rate at the moment of payment). Service fee EUR ~10 added at evisa portal checkout.
Processing time: 15–30 working days typical (often 7–15 days for clean applications).
Stay duration: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
Visa validity: Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years (most first-time grants are single-entry 90/180).
Entries: Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months). Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply: Apply 100% online at https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs. No biometrics, no physical interview for tourist Type C — decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Type C — Tourist e-Visa
Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
Processing
15–30 working days typical (often 7–15 days for clean applications).
Fee
EUR 90 (paid in RSD at NBS middle exchange rate at the moment of payment). Service fee EUR ~10 added at evisa portal checkout.
Business — Type C — Business e-Visa
Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, after-sales support — no employment in Serbia.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15–30 working days.
Fee
EUR 90 + service fee.
Transit — Type C — Airport Transit
Transit through the international zone of Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport (BEG) en route to a third country, without entering Serbian territory.
Stay
Up to 24 hours airside.
Processing
7–15 working days.
Fee
EUR 90 (Serbia uses Type C even for airport transit; no separate Type A category in Serbian law).
Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment
Receive medical treatment / consultation in Serbia, or accompany a patient.
Stay
Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Serbia for longer treatment.
Processing
Variable; urgent cases expedited (5–10 days); non-urgent 15–30 days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)
Visit relatives or friends resident in Serbia.
Stay
Up to 90 days within 180.
Processing
15–30 working days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student
Full-time study at a Serbian higher-education institution / language course / approved exchange (Erasmus+ / Mevlana / bilateral).
Stay
90–180 days entry stay (Type D) -> convert to Privremeni boravak (Temporary Residence) for course duration on arrival.
Processing
15–30 working days.
Fee
EUR 50 (Type D entry visa) + RSD 22,700 (Privremeni boravak permit, paid in-country at MUP).
Work — Type D + Single Permit (Long-Stay Work / Employment)
Employment in Serbia. Since 2 February 2024, the Single Permit ("Jedinstvena dozvola") combines residence + work into one application — replaces the previous two-step Type D + separate Work Permit chain.
Stay
90–180 days entry stay (Type D) -> 1 to 3-year Single Permit (renewable up to 5 years total; Permanent Residence after 3 continuous years on Single Permit).
Processing
15–30 working days for Type D; Single Permit decided at MUP within 15 working days of in-country submission.
Fee
EUR 50 (Type D entry visa) + RSD 22,700 (Single Permit, employer-borne typically) + RSD 420 admin.
Other route — Type D — Family Reunion
Join a Serbian-citizen / Serbian-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Serbia.
Stay
90–180 days entry stay (Type D) -> Privremeni boravak (Temporary Residence — family-reunion basis) aligned to sponsor relationship (1 / 2 / 3 years).
Processing
15–30 working days for Type D.
Fee
EUR 50 (Type D) + RSD 22,700 (Privremeni boravak).
Religious — Type D — Religious Worker
Religious / pastoral / missionary work for a registered Serbian religious community (Serbian Orthodox / Roman Catholic / Islamic / Jewish / Slovak Evangelical / Reformed / etc.).
Stay
90–180 days Type D -> 1-year Privremeni boravak, renewable.
Processing
15–30 working days.
Fee
EUR 50.
Retirement — Type D — Investor / Self-Employed
Establish or invest in a business in Serbia (DOO/AD/SP); self-employment as registered professional ("preduzetnik").
Stay
90–180 days Type D -> 1 to 3-year Privremeni boravak aligned to investment scale.
Processing
15–30 working days for Type D; APR registration 5 business days.
Fee
EUR 50 (Type D) + RSD 22,700 (Privremeni boravak) + APR business-registration fees.

Checklist

Required documents — Serbia tourist visa

24 required · 7 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years)
Required
Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Required
Online e-Visa application form (evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs) + fees paid
Required
Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent)
Required
Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight)
Required
Hotel booking confirmation for full stay
Required
Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 20,000+ medical cover (specifically valid in Republic of Serbia)
Required
Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary
Required
OPTIONAL — qualifying Schengen / US / UK multi-entry visa (used once) — if you hold one, you do NOT need this Serbian e-Visa at all
Conditional
Carry the original + photocopy + entry/exit stamps; Belgrade airport border police verify on arrival.
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Serbia visa

Mission: Embassy of the Republic of Serbia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address: 50-F, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 2687 3661, +91 11 2687 3662
Email: embassy.newdelhi@mfa.rs
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (consular section 09:30–12:30); visa enquiries via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs preferred — embassy intake only when e-Visa is rejected or for diplomatic / Type D long-stay cases requiring interview.
Application centre: eVisa Serbia (online — no physical centre in Nepal) — Lodge 100% online at https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs (Type C and Type D). There is no Serbian visa application centre, VFS partner, or honorary consul in Kathmandu. Type D / family / religious applicants who get interview requests travel to the Serbian Embassy in New Delhi (Chanakyapuri) — one trip, by appointment.
Online portal: https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Serbian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
CRITICAL exemption — Nepali passport holders with a valid + previously-used multiple-entry Schengen / US / UK visa, OR a valid Schengen / US / UK residence permit, can enter Serbia VISA-FREE for up to 90 days in any 180. The qualifying visa MUST have been used at least once before the Serbia trip (single-entry or unused multi-entry visas do NOT confer the exemption). Carry photocopies + originals of the qualifying visa AND its first entry/exit stamp — Belgrade airport border police verify on arrival.
Without the dual-visa exemption above, ALL Nepali ordinary AND diplomatic passport holders MUST apply for a Serbian Type C e-Visa BEFORE travel — there is NO visa-on-arrival for Nepal at Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport (BEG) or Niš (INI).
There is NO Serbian embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. Online lodgement via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs is the only practical channel from Nepal — Type D / long-stay applicants who get interview requests travel to the Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi (Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri).
Serbian visas are governed by the Foreigners Act ("Zakon o strancima", Official Gazette 24/2018 + amendments 31/2019 and 62/2023) — same legal basis used by both the e-visa portal and the Embassy New Delhi.
Serbia is NOT a Schengen member as of 2026 — a Serbian Type C visa does NOT grant Schengen entry, and a Schengen visa stamp from Belgrade does not exist. Plan separate Schengen + Serbia documents if your itinerary spans both. Conversely, a Serbian visa stamp is not counted toward the 90/180 Schengen day-clock.
Tourism corridor: Serbia uses its short-stay days from non-EU countries to allow long Balkan itineraries — many Nepalis use Serbia (visa-required) + Bosnia and Herzegovina (visa-free with Schengen) + Montenegro (visa-free with Schengen) + North Macedonia (visa-free with Schengen) as a Western Balkans circuit.
Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) — non-disclosure under Article 11 of the Foreigners Act is grounds for refusal + 1-year application bar.
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Serbian authorities without further consular legalisation.
Serbia introduced a 10% flat personal-income-tax regime for "qualified newcomers" (foreign skilled workers earning > RSD 217,500/month) in 2022, plus a fast-track 6-year naturalisation pathway for residents — relevant for D-visa work / investor applicants.

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FAQ

Serbia visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Serbia visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Serbia as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Serbia for tourism use the Type C — Tourist e-Visa, which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.

How much is the Serbia tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 90 (paid in RSD at NBS middle exchange rate at the moment of payment). Service fee EUR ~10 added at evisa portal checkout. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

How long does a Serbia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15–30 working days typical (often 7–15 days for clean applications).

What bank balance is required for a Serbia visa?

EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months). Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Serbia on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry (Type C — Tourist e-Visa).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Serbia tourist visa?

Apply 100% online at https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs. No biometrics, no physical interview for tourist Type C — decision delivered as PDF e-Visa to email; print and carry on travel day.

What documents are required for a Serbia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Online e-Visa application form (evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs) + fees paid; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket (or full itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay; Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 20,000+ medical cover (specifically valid in Republic of Serbia); Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary.

Which Serbia mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), 50-F, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2687 3661. Applications are lodged at eVisa Serbia (online — no physical centre in Nepal), Lodge 100% online at https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs (Type C and Type D). There is no Serbian visa application centre, VFS partner, or honorary consul in Kathmandu. Type D / family / religious applicants who get interview requests travel to the Serbian Embassy in New Delhi (Chanakyapuri) — one trip, by appointment.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Serbia business visa?

Yes — Type C — Business e-Visa. Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, after-sales support — no employment in Serbia. Processing: 15–30 working days.

Is there an official online portal for the Serbia visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs.

How is the Serbia visa fee paid?

Visa, MasterCard, AmEx online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs (EUR billing — fee deducted at submission). Embassy New Delhi accepts INR demand draft for Type D long-stay applicants travelling there in person. Inside Serbia, RSD (Serbian dinar) cash / card at MUP (Ministry of Interior) for residence permits.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Serbia visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Serbia visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: May 4, 2026

https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs — official Serbian government foreigner portal (entry hub, links Type C visa + Type D visa + Temporary Residence + Single Permit applications)
https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs — eApplication for Type C and Type D Serbian visas (primary lodgement channel for Nepali applicants — online only)
https://eforeigner.welcometoserbia.gov.rs — Temporary Residence + Single Permit applications (for foreigners already in Serbia)
https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-requirements — Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-requirements page
https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-regime/nepal — Serbian MFA Nepal-specific visa regime page (confirms visa-required for both ordinary and diplomatic Nepali passports)
https://newdelhi.mfa.gov.rs — Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Serbian Foreigners Act ("Zakon o strancima"), Official Gazette 24/2018, 31/2019, 62/2023 — primary legislation
Serbian Single Permit framework (Article 60a), effective 2 February 2024 — combined residence + work permit replacing the previous two-step chain
Serbia – Schengen-equivalent dual-visa exemption: valid + previously-used Schengen / US / UK multi-entry visa OR Schengen / US / UK residence permit grants 90/180 visa-free entry to Nepalis
Serbia is NOT a Schengen member as of 2026 — Serbian Type C visas do NOT confer Schengen entry; Schengen day-clock is independent of Serbian stays
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is the primary air entry point — no land-border visa-on-arrival for Nepal
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Serbian authorities

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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At a glance — Serbia Type C — Tourist e-Visa

Visa categories available

Tourist — Type C — Tourist e-Visa

Business — Type C — Business e-Visa

Transit — Type C — Airport Transit

Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)

Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student

Work — Type D + Single Permit (Long-Stay Work / Employment)

Other route — Type D — Family Reunion

Religious — Type D — Religious Worker

Retirement — Type D — Investor / Self-Employed