Considering the EU’s visa policy requirements and measures to control illegal migrants, Central European country Serbia has ended its tourist visa exemptions for Indian nationals. In this regard, the Embassy of India in Belgrade, Serbia has also issued a travel advisory, announcing that all Indian tourists visiting Serbia from January 1, 2023 will need a visa to enter the country. The Government of Serbia has now withdrawn its existing visa-free entry to Serbia for all Indian passport holders. Previously, Indian tourists with ordinary passports and other travel documents did not need a visa to enter Serbia for up to 30 days, within a year.
In light of the latest developments, the Embassy of India has advised Indian nationals planning to visit Serbia on or after 1 January 2023 to apply for a visa at the Serbian Embassy in New Delhi or the country where they have residency.
The Embassy also mentions that Indians holding a valid Schengen, UK or US visa will still be eligible for visa-free entry to Serbia for up to 90 days.
Also note that Serbia has also ended its visa-free regime with Guinea-Bissau, Tunisia and Burundi as of November 20.