# Serbia visa for Nepali citizens

> Serbia visa for Nepali citizens: tourist & e-visa requirements, fees, processing time. Apply online with Yatra For Fun.

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.

- **Visa route (tourist):** eVisa
- **Canonical page:** https://yatraforfun.com/visa/serbia
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **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 (Serbian government foreigner portal — entry hub) · https://evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs (Type C + Type D eApplication) · https://eforeigner.welcometoserbia.gov.rs (Temporary Residence + Single Permit applications, lodged from inside Serbia) · https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en (Serbian MFA — visa policy)
- **Payment:** 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.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Type C — Tourist e-Visa

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry.
**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.
**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).
**How 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.
**Financial requirement:** 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.

**Required documents:**

- 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
- 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)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties, low bank balance, vague itinerary, unused/single-entry Schengen submitted as "exemption" (does not count), undisclosed prior refusals, suspect Western-Balkans onward-travel pattern (e.g. Belgrade -> Subotica land border to Hungary).
- Serbia does NOT issue visa-on-arrival for Nepal. Apply on evisa portal at least 4 weeks before travel.
- A Type C tourist e-Visa is non-extendable inside Serbia — leave by day 90 or apply for a Type D long-stay before that.

### Business — Type C — Business e-Visa

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions, after-sales support — no employment in Serbia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 5 years for established business profiles.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 90 + service fee.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs; no biometrics required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter from Serbian company (host details, MB/PIB tax IDs, purpose, duration, who covers costs — notarised at a Serbian notary public)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance (EUR 20,000+ medical cover, valid in Serbia)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Type C — Airport Transit

**Purpose:** Transit through the international zone of Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport (BEG) en route to a third country, without entering Serbian territory.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Fee:** EUR 90 (Serbia uses Type C even for airport transit; no separate Type A category in Serbian law).
**Processing time:** 7–15 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (3+ months validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- Most Nepali transits via Belgrade actually use a Type C single-entry instead of pure airport transit — gives the option to leave the airport during a long layover (Air Serbia connection times can exceed 24 hours).
- No transit-without-visa privilege for Nepali ordinary passports unless the Schengen / US / UK exemption above applies.

### Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in Serbia, or accompany a patient.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Serbia for longer treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (5–10 days); non-urgent 15–30 days.
**How to apply:** Online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs; embassy can fast-track urgent medical applications.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from Serbian treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing EUR-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English translations + apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, online application
- Health insurance policy (EUR 20,000+, valid in Serbia)
- Accommodation arrangements in Serbia
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient — birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Belgrade hospitals commonly used by international patients: Bel Medic (largest private network), MediGroup, Klinika za rehabilitaciju "Dr Miroslav Zotović".
- For treatment > 90 days, switch to Type D inside Serbia via MUP (Ministry of Interior) — apply for Privremeni boravak (Temporary Residence) on medical grounds within 30 days of arrival.

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

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in Serbia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days within 180.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 90.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, online application
- Invitation letter ("garantno pismo") from Serbian host — notarised at a Serbian notary OR at the Serbian Embassy if the host is overseas
- Host's Serbian residence permit / ID (lična karta) / citizenship copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Travel insurance (EUR 20,000+, valid in Serbia)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a Serbian higher-education institution / language course / approved exchange (Erasmus+ / Mevlana / bilateral).
**Stay duration:** 90–180 days entry stay (Type D) -> convert to Privremeni boravak (Temporary Residence) for course duration on arrival.
**Validity:** Type D valid 6 months; residence permit aligned to course end + 30-day buffer.
**Entries:** Multiple (after residence permit issued).
**Fee:** EUR 50 (Type D entry visa) + RSD 22,700 (Privremeni boravak permit, paid in-country at MUP).
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs for the Type D entry visa; residence permit applied IN Serbia at MUP (Ministry of Interior, Foreigners Department) within 30 days of arrival.
**Financial requirement:** EUR 500–600 per month living costs (the prescribed Serbian student maintenance level) + tuition + return airfare. Bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit + sponsor income proof + scholarship letter (if applicable).

**Required documents:**

- Acceptance letter / Offer of Place from Serbian university (notarised translation if not in English/Serbian; apostilled by university registrar)
- Tuition payment receipt (or first-instalment) OR scholarship confirmation letter
- Health insurance (EUR 20,000+, full visa duration, valid in Serbia)
- Passport, photo, online application
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) — notarised English translations + MoFA Nepal apostille
- English / Serbian language proficiency proof (course-dependent)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction, sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation (property valuation, sponsor income tax returns)
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled by MoFA Nepal)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Statement of purpose / CV
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Type D student visa holders MUST register at MUP within 30 days of arrival to obtain Privremeni boravak (Temporary Residence — student basis).
- Work rights on student permit: up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time during scheduled breaks.
- Most Nepali Serbian-uni applicants target the University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad, or English-medium programmes at Singidunum — confirm CRO-NARIC / NARIC equivalency of Nepali secondary qualifications before applying.

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

**Purpose:** 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 duration:** 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).
**Validity:** Type D 6 months; Single Permit per employment agreement (max 3 years per grant).
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50 (Type D entry visa) + RSD 22,700 (Single Permit, employer-borne typically) + RSD 420 admin.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days for Type D; Single Permit decided at MUP within 15 working days of in-country submission.
**How to apply:** Two-step: (1) migrant applies for Type D entry visa online at evisa portal with employer-issued offer; (2) within 30 days of arrival in Serbia, lodge Single Permit at eforeigner.welcometoserbia.gov.rs with biometric appointment at MUP.
**Eligibility:** Job offer from Serbian employer; employer registers the position with NSZ (National Employment Service) — no labour-market test required if the role is on the shortage list or for "qualified newcomers" earning > RSD 217,500/month; relevant qualifications / experience; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Employment offer letter from Serbian employer (with MB/PIB tax IDs, signed contract, salary)
- Employer's NSZ registration of the position (if outside shortage list)
- CV + qualifications (notarised English translations + MoFA Nepal apostille — degrees apostilled by Nepal MoEST)
- Proof of professional experience (2+ years typical; some sectors waived)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Health certificate from Nepal panel doctor
- Health insurance (EUR 20,000+, valid in Serbia)
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — 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 — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — 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 — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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 — 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 — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Serbia's 10% flat personal-income-tax regime for "qualified newcomers" (foreign skilled workers earning > RSD 217,500/month) significantly improves take-home pay vs. typical Balkan rates.
- Common Nepali pathways: ICT (Belgrade tech corridor — major employers Nordeus, Endava, Microsoft Development Center Serbia), construction (Belgrade Waterfront, Niš Fortress redevelopment), hospitality (Kopaonik / Zlatibor mountain resorts).
- 6-year fast-track naturalisation pathway available for foreigners on Single Permit who maintain continuous residence + tax compliance + Serbian language A2 — significantly shorter than the standard 10-year EU-style track.

### Other route — Type D — Family Reunion

**Purpose:** Join a Serbian-citizen / Serbian-resident spouse, parent, or minor child in Serbia.
**Stay duration:** 90–180 days entry stay (Type D) -> Privremeni boravak (Temporary Residence — family-reunion basis) aligned to sponsor relationship (1 / 2 / 3 years).
**Validity:** Type D 6 months; Privremeni boravak renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50 (Type D) + RSD 22,700 (Privremeni boravak).
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days for Type D.
**How to apply:** Online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs.
**Eligibility:** Serbian-citizen sponsor (or Serbian-resident sponsor with 1+ year of legal residence); proven family relationship; sponsor accommodation + income proof (minimum RSD-equivalent of EUR 500/month per dependant); both parties' character and health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photos (applicant + sponsor)
- Marriage / civil-union certificate OR birth certificate establishing relationship (translated + MoFA-apostilled)
- Sponsor's Serbian passport / Privremeni boravak / citizenship copy
- Sponsor income proof (last 6 months payslips + tax returns)
- Sponsor accommodation proof (lease / property deed — overija pri sudu attested)
- Notarised letter of sponsorship ("garantno pismo") from sponsor
- Police clearance from each country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Health certificate
- Travel insurance (EUR 20,000+)

**Notes:**
- Serbian-citizen-spouse track is fastest — Privremeni boravak granted for 3 years on first issue, then permanent residence (Stalni boravak) after 3 continuous years.
- Common refusal patterns: short relationship without strong evidence, sponsor income below RSD threshold, unclear accommodation arrangement, visa-shopping pattern (sponsor recently arrived as foreigner).

### Religious — Type D — Religious Worker

**Purpose:** Religious / pastoral / missionary work for a registered Serbian religious community (Serbian Orthodox / Roman Catholic / Islamic / Jewish / Slovak Evangelical / Reformed / etc.).
**Stay duration:** 90–180 days Type D -> 1-year Privremeni boravak, renewable.
**Validity:** Per posting; renewable.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days.
**How to apply:** Online via evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs; sponsorship by registered Serbian religious community required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Invitation / posting letter from registered Serbian religious community (with Ministry of Justice Religious Communities Register number)
- Proof of religious credentials (ordination certificate, employment with home denomination, etc.)
- CV
- Police clearance + health certificate (both apostilled)
- Health insurance
- Stipend / financial support proof

**Notes:**
- Serbia has a Religious Communities Register at the Ministry of Justice (Article 17 of the Law on Churches and Religious Communities, 2006).
- Nepali Hindu / Buddhist religious workers can apply through Hindu Society of Serbia (Beograd) or Tibetan Buddhist communities — though sponsorship is rarer than for traditional Christian denominations.

### Retirement — Type D — Investor / Self-Employed

**Purpose:** Establish or invest in a business in Serbia (DOO/AD/SP); self-employment as registered professional ("preduzetnik").
**Stay duration:** 90–180 days Type D -> 1 to 3-year Privremeni boravak aligned to investment scale.
**Validity:** Per investment / business operation.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Fee:** EUR 50 (Type D) + RSD 22,700 (Privremeni boravak) + APR business-registration fees.
**Processing time:** 15–30 working days for Type D; APR registration 5 business days.
**How to apply:** Register Serbian DOO at APR -> apply for Type D Investor at evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs with MB/PIB + business plan attached -> Privremeni boravak at MUP within 30 days of arrival.
**Eligibility:** Serbian business registration with APR (Agency for Business Registers) OR investment in Serbia-registered company (no statutory minimum investment, but EUR 30,000+ capital infusion strengthens the case); business plan; clean character + tax history.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Serbian business registration (APR Decision + MB/PIB tax IDs)
- Articles of incorporation (Osnivački akt)
- Bank deposit / capital infusion proof
- Detailed business plan (Serbian or English)
- Serbian commercial lease / property deed for the business
- CV + relevant industry experience
- Tax clearance from Nepal (Inland Revenue Department certificate, apostilled)
- Police clearance + health certificate
- ANY ONE income bundle (personal-funds proof)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — 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 — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Serbia's 15% corporate-income tax (one of the lowest in Europe) and free-trade agreements with EU + EFTA + Russia + Turkey + China make it a frequently-chosen launchpad for South-Asian-origin businesses entering the European market.
- Permanent Residence (Stalni boravak) eligibility after 3 continuous years on Privremeni boravak; Serbian citizenship eligible after 3 more years with continuous residence + Serbian language A2 + clean tax record.

## Important general 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.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Serbia visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (Tourist, Business, Transit, Medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: 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.
3. **Submit at eVisa Serbia (online — no physical centre in Nepal)** — 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.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 15–30 working days typical (often 7–15 days for clean applications). Collect your passport or e-visa as the embassy or visa centre instructs.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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

- 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

## Related

- All visa guides for Nepali citizens: https://yatraforfun.com/visa
- Dummy flight ticket for visa files: https://yatraforfun.com/dummy-ticket

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*Yatra For Fun (https://yatraforfun.com) helps Nepali citizens prepare visa files over WhatsApp — the embassy or visa centre makes the decision — and sells reservation documents for visa files: 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.*