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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit RS?

UAE ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for Serbia. You can enter, transit, and stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short visits, under the bilateral visa-waiver agreement in force since 12 May 2019. Citizens of the United Arab Emirates holding an ordinary (national) passport enjoy visa-free access to the Republic of Serbia. Under a bilateral protocol that entered into force on 12 May 2019, holders of UAE ordinary, diplomatic, special, official, and service passports may enter, exit, transit, and stay in Serbia without a visa and free of charge for up to 90 days within any 180-day (6-month) period. The exemption is confirmed by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Serbia is NOT part of the EU or the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and the EU ETIAS authorization do not apply to entry into Serbia; time spent in Serbia is counted separately from Schengen. Travelers should hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay, enter through an official international border crossing, and be ready to show proof of accommodation, sufficient funds, onward/return travel, and travel health insurance. Overstaying the 90-day allowance is penalized with fines and possible entry bans. For stays longer than 90 days or for work/study, a temporary residence permit must be obtained.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free (bilateral visa-waiver agreement)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
None (free of charge)
consular fee only
Processing time
None - no application required
standard track
Validity
90 days within any 180-day period
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport eligibility
Make sure you hold a UAE ordinary (national) passport. The visa waiver covers ordinary, diplomatic, special, official, and service passports.
· Ordinary passport· No visa needed
/02
Check passport validity
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure from Serbia and has at least one blank page.
· 6 months validity
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, evidence of sufficient funds, and valid travel health insurance covering your stay.
· Proof of funds· Travel insurance
/04
Travel to Serbia and enter at an official border crossing
Use an official international border post for passenger traffic (e.g. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport). No visa or fee is required on arrival.
· Official border post
/05
Register your address within 24 hours
If you are not staying in a hotel or registered accommodation (which registers you automatically), report your address to the local police within 24 hours of arrival.
· White card registration
/06
Stay within the 90/180 limit
Do not exceed 90 days of stay in any rolling 180-day period. For a longer stay, apply for a temporary residence permit before the 90 days end.
· 90 days max· Avoid overstay
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 8 complete
UAE ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond departure
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Return or onward travel ticket
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel health insurance valid in Serbia
recommended
Address registration with police within 24 hours (white card)
required
Stay within 90 days per 180-day period
required
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Entry / tourist visa fee0No visa required for UAE ordinary passport holders; entry is free of charge
Address registration (white card)0Free; handled automatically by hotels or by local police
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Insufficient passport validity
A passport with less than six months remaining validity can lead to refused entry.
Medium
/02
Overstaying the 90-day limit
Staying beyond 90 days within a 180-day period results in fines and possible entry bans.
Medium
/03
No proof of funds, accommodation, or return ticket
Border officers may deny entry if you cannot show you can support yourself and intend to leave.
Low
/04
Traveling for work, study, or long-term stay
The visa waiver only covers short tourist/business visits; longer or paid activity requires a temporary residence permit.
Low
/05
Failure to register address within 24 hours
Not registering with the police (if outside a hotel) can result in fines on departure.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
United Arab Emirates to Serbia route verified
Confirmed visa-free entry for UAE ordinary passport holders (up to 90 days per 180-day period) against the Serbian and UAE Ministries of Foreign Affairs. Bilateral protocol in force since 12 May 2019. Serbia is non-Schengen, so ETIAS does not apply.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UAE citizens need a visa to visit Serbia?
No. UAE ordinary passport holders can enter Serbia visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short visits.
How long can I stay in Serbia without a visa?+
Does Serbia's ETIAS or Schengen rule affect my trip?+
What documents should I carry when entering Serbia?+
Do I need to register my stay in Serbia?+
What happens if I overstay the 90 days?+
/11 — Passport tools

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