Do Germany passport holders need a visa to visit RS?
German ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for Serbia. As an EU citizen you can enter, transit and stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism. Serbia is NOT in the Schengen Area, so ETIAS does not apply, but the Schengen-style 90/180 day counting logic mirrors the Serbian limit. Serbia maintains a visa-free regime for citizens of all EU member states, including Germany. A German national holding an ordinary passport may enter Serbia for tourism, business or transit without any prior visa and stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, as confirmed by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. EU nationals may even travel on a valid national ID card instead of a passport. Serbia is not part of the European Union or the Schengen Area, so the EU ETIAS travel authorisation does not apply to entering Serbia (ETIAS is required only when non-EU nationals travel TO the Schengen Area). The main practical obligation is registration of stay (the "White Card"): every foreigner must be registered with the local police within 24 hours of arrival. When staying in a hotel or other paid accommodation, the provider does this automatically; travelers staying privately must register themselves. Passports should be valid for at least 90 days beyond the intended departure date, contain at least two blank pages, and have been issued within the last 10 years. There is no visa fee for short tourist visits. To remain longer than 90 days within a 180-day window, a temporary residence permit (boravak) is required.
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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