Country guide

Serbia

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

None required

Currency

Serbian Dinar (RSD). In Kosovo, EURO is the only official currency and Dinar’s are not accepted.

Time zones

UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa). Daylight savings from last Sunday March to last Sunday October: UTC / GMT +2 (same time as South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 381

Best time to go

April - October

Drinking water

Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.

Travel tips

Travellers should carry their passports at all times.

Visa guide

Visas are required by South African passport holders.

If passenger is in possession of a valid Schengen, UK or USA visa, they do not require a Serbian visa for a stay of up to 90 days.

REQUIREMENTS:

Visas may be applied for online at welcometoserbia.gov.rs or in person at the embassy.

Completed application form (online or printed copy if applying at embassy)
Passport with 2 consecutive blank pages - must be valid for 90 days after departure date from Serbia.
1 photo (3.5cm x 4.5cm)
Copy of return ticket (or reservation)
Proof of sufficient funds for stay (± 50EUR available per day)
Travel Insurance
Proof of accommodation / tour itinerary, or invitation letter from Serbia certified in the local municipality. The invitation letter needs to contain the name address and contact details of the person inviting, your full name and passport number and the dates of the visit.
Proof of intent to return to home country (eg letter of employment)
For a business visa, an invitation letter from the company in Serbia is needed, as well as a letter from the company represented in South Africa confirming the trip
Minors require unabridged birth certificate and parent/parents consent
No applications sent via email or fax will be accepted. The application may be submitted personally, sent via post, courier, or submitted by a third party. Incomplete applications can not be taken into consideration and will be returned to the applicants at their own expense.

Embassy of the Republic of Serbia
163 Marais Street, Brooklyn 0181, Pretoria
Tel: 012 460 5626 / 6103
E-mail: info@srbembassy.org.za
Web: www.pretoria.mfa.gov.rs

Office hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00
Consular: Tue & Thur 10:00-14:00

Minimum 3 weeks.

Application Fee: ZAR 1804

Representation accredited from Sofia, Bulgaria.

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tick-Borne Encephalitis (Not available in SA), Tetanus, Polio

2026: Jan 1-2, 7; Feb 15-17; Apr 10-13; May 1-2; Nov 11 (Additional optional holidays may be observed)