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VISA REQUIREMENTS

The holders of Turkish passports do not require visa for entering the Republic of Serbia. The maximum stay is 90 days during 6 months period (clarification: counting all the days spent in Serbia during 6 months period, nevermind the possible multiple enteries, must not exceed 90 days). Although visa is not needed, border control officers have the right to deny the entry. The recommendation is to have some additional documents with yourself, that might help in that case, like return ticket, accommodation reservation etc.

Holders of foreign passports having a valid Schengen, UK, EU Member States' visa, or USA visa, and for holders of foreign passports having residence permit in the countries of the Schengen area, EU or the United States of America, do not require visa to enter the Republic of Serbia.

To check if you need a visa to enter the Republic of Serbia click on this link.

You should apply for visa in the Embassy in Ankara if you live in:
Adana, Adıyaman, Afyon, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Burdur, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Düzce, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskisehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Kütahya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Sivas, Şırnak, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van, Yalova and Yozgat

You should apply for visa in the Consulate General in Istanbul, if you live in:
Aydın, Balıkesir, Bilecik, Bolu, Bursa, Çanakkale, Denizli, Edirne, İstanbul, İzmir, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Manisa, Muğla, Sakarya, Tekirdağ, Uşak, i Zonguldak

If it happens that you applied in Ankara and, for valid reasons, you are not able to pick up your visa there, it is possible to transfer issuance to Istanbul.

The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia can issue type C visas (short-term stay - 90 days maximum), with single or multiple entries or D visas (long-term visa enabling residence application). If obtained visa type D, you have to address the relevant autorithies in Serbia (for residence permit), upon your arrival in the country.

The type C visa encompases the following:
1) Tourism
2) Visiting a friend/family member/relative
3) Business
4) Culture/sports/education
5) Medical reasons

TOURISM

Necessary documents:
1) Visa application form (click here to download)
2) Valid passport – the passport has to be valid for at least 6 months more counting from the day you enter the Republic of Serbia (i.e. if you plan to enter Serbia on September 1 2019, your passport should be valid at least until March 1, 2020)
3) One passport size photo – 3.5 x 4.5 cm (click here to see the sample)
The photo has to be:
- Taken in person by a commercial photographer
- Clear, sharp and in focus
- Photo must be in colour
- Taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections
- Taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera
- Face must not be covered
- Taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones and reflect your current appearance (taken within the last six months)
- Professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper (photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy weight paper are not acceptable)
4) Hotel reservation
5) Return ticket reservation
6) Travel health insurance
7) Status confirmation document
- for students: a document from your University stating that you are a student
- for employed: a document from your company stating that you work there
8) Bank statement – sufficient funds are considered at least 40 euros/day (i.e. if you are covering your own expenses and plan to stay 7 days, you should have at least 280 euros on your account)
9) Proof of payment of visa fee – 62 euros
Visa fee is non-refundable. It has to be paid in EUROS, no conversion in Turskih liras is allowed.
10) Residence permit – if you reside in Turkey, but are not a Turkish citizen

The processing time is at least 21 days, after which your will be informed about the decision regarding your visa request. Immigration Office does not disclose reasons for visa rejections. If the decision is positive, you must come/deliver your passport to the Embassy in order to get the visa.

VISITING A FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER/RELATIVE

Necessary documents:
1) Visa application form (click here to download)
2) Valid passport – the passport has to be valid for at least 6 months more counting from the day you enter the Republic of Serbia (i.e. if you plan to enter Serbia on September 1 2019, your passport should be valid at least until March 1, 2020)
3) One passport size photo – 3.5 x 4.5 cm (click here to see the sample)
The photo has to be:
- Taken in person by a commercial photographer
- Clear, sharp and in focus
- Photo must be in colour
- Taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections
- Taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera
- Face must not be covered
- Taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones and reflect your current appearance (taken within the last six months)
- Professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper (photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy weight paper are not acceptable)
4) Invitation letter from your friend/family member/relative that lives in Serbia (click here to download) – the invitation letter needs to be legalized in the municipality or court
5) Return ticket reservation
6) Travel health insurance
7) Status confirmation document
- for students: a document from your University stating that you are a student
- for employed: a document from your company stating that you work there
8) Bank statement – sufficient funds are considered at least 40 euros/day (i.e. if you are covering your own expenses and plan to stay 7 days, you should have at least 280 euros on your account)
9) Proof of payment of visa fee – 62 euros
Visa fee is non-refundable. It has to be paid in EUROS, no conversion in Turskih liras is allowed.
10) Residence permit – if you reside in Turkey, but are not a Turkish citizen

BUSINESS

Necessary documents:
1) Visa application form (click here to download)
2) Valid passport – the passport has to be valid for at least 6 months more counting from the day you enter the Republic of Serbia (i.e. if you plan to enter Serbia on September 1 2019, your passport should be valid at least until March 1, 2020)
3) One passport size photo – 3.5 x 4.5 cm (click here to see the sample)
The photo has to be:
- Taken in person by a commercial photographer
- Clear, sharp and in focus
- Photo must be in colour
- Taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections
- Taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera
- Face must not be covered
- Taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones and reflect your current appearance (taken within the last six months)
- Professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper (photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy weight paper are not acceptable)
4) Invitation letter from a Serbian company, stamped and signed (does not need to be legalized in the municipality or court) - click here to see a sample form; the invitation letter does not have to look exactly the same, it is only important that it has all the information as in the sample form.
5) Return ticket reservation
6) Travel health insurance
7) Status confirmation document
- for students: a document from your University stating that you are a student
- for employed: a document from your company stating that you work there
8) Bank statement – sufficient funds are considered at least 40 euros/day (i.e. if you are covering your own expenses and plan to stay 7 days, you should have at least 280 euros on your account)
9) Proof of payment of visa fee – 62 euros
Visa fee is non-refundable. It has to be paid in EUROS, no conversion in Turskih liras is allowed.
10) Residence permit – if you reside in Turkey, but are not a Turkish citizen

The processing time is at least 21 days, after which your will be informed about the decision regarding your visa request. Immigration Office does not disclose reasons for visa rejections. If the decision is positive, in case you sent your application and documents via e-mail, you must come/deliver your passport to the Embassy in order to get the visa.

CULTURE/SPORTS/EDUCATION

Necessary documents:
1) Visa application form (click here to download) - in the application form, for "education" choose "other"
2) Valid passport – the passport has to be valid for at least 6 months more counting from the day you enter the Republic of Serbia (i.e. if you plan to enter Serbia on September 1 2019, your passport should be valid at least until March 1, 2020)
3) One passport size photo – 3.5 x 4.5 cm (click here to see the sample)
The photo has to be:
- Taken in person by a commercial photographer
- Clear, sharp and in focus
- Photo must be in colour
- Taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections
- Taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera
- Face must not be covered
- Taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones and reflect your current appearance (taken within the last six months)
- Professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper (photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy weight paper are not acceptable)
4) Invitation letter from a Serbian event organizer/company, sports club or University/Faculty
5) Return ticket reservation/statement from an Institution that it will cover the ticket expenses (if this applies to your case)
6) Travel health insurance
7) Status confirmation document
- for students: a document from your University stating that you are a student (if this applies to your case)
- for employed: a document from your company/club stating that you work there (if this applies to your case)
8) Bank statement – sufficient funds are considered at least 40 euros/day (i.e. if you are covering your own expenses and plan to stay 7 days, you should have at least 280 euros on your account)
9) Proof of payment of visa fee – 62 euros
Visa fee is non-refundable. It has to be paid in EUROS, no conversion in Turskih liras is allowed.
10) Residence permit – if you reside in Turkey, but are not a Turkish citizen

MEDICAL REASONS

Necessary documents:
1) Visa application form (click here to download) - in the application form, for "education" choose "other"
2) Valid passport – the passport has to be valid for at least 6 months more counting from the day you enter the Republic of Serbia (i.e. if you plan to enter Serbia on September 1 2019, your passport should be valid at least until March 1, 2020)
3) One passport size photo – 3.5 x 4.5 cm (click here to see the sample)
The photo has to be:
- Taken in person by a commercial photographer
- Clear, sharp and in focus
- Photo must be in colour
- Taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows, glare or flash reflections
- Taken straight on, with face and shoulders centered and squared to the camera
- Face must not be covered
- Taken in front of a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones and reflect your current appearance (taken within the last six months)
- Professionally printed on plain, high quality photographic paper (photos printed at home and photos printed on heavy weight paper are not acceptable)
4) Invitation letter from a Serbian hospital
5) Return ticket reservation (if this applies to your case)
6) Status confirmation document (if this applies to your case)
- for students: a document from your University stating that you are a student
- for employed: a document from your company stating that you work there
7) Bank statement – sufficient funds are considered at least 40 euros/day (i.e. if you are covering your own expenses and plan to stay 7 days, you should have at least 280 euros on your account)
8) Proof of payment of visa fee – 62 euros
Visa fee is non-refundable. It has to be paid in EUROS, no conversion in Turskih liras is allowed.
9) Residence permit – if you reside in Turkey, but are not a Turkish citizen