# Serbia visa for Nepali citizens

> Serbia visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 15–30 working days typical (often 7–15 days for clean applications). · Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-da…

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Last updated: 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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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.
**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).
**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.
**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.

### Multi-Entry — 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.
**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.
**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.
**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 notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- 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).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Where is the Serbia embassy in 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.

### 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 online portal to apply for a Serbia visa?

Yes — apply online at 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).

### 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 help with a Serbia visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Serbia including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## 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

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*