Visas can be requested by submitting an application to the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Beijing or to the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Shanghai, depending on in which consular district you reside in. This can be done either in person or by mail.

Visa processing time is usually more then three weeks given that all types of visas must be granted by thee Serbian authorities.

TYPES OF VISAS

Types of visas available are:
1) Short stay visa (type C visa)
2) Transit visa (type B visa)
3) Temporary residence visa (type D visa).

VISA C (For short stay in Serbia up to 90 days):

Short stay visas are mainly issued for tourism, business as well as other traveling needs including single, double or multiple entries into the Republic of Serbia.
The duration of an uninterrupted stay, and/or the total duration of successive visits of a foreigner with a short stay visa shall not exceed 90 days within a period of six months which began on the day of the first entry.
A short stay visa with the multiple entry option is issued with the validity of up to one year, with a maximum stay of 180 days.

VISA C REQUIREMENTS (Short stay in Serbia up to 90 days):

- If the applicant is not to pick up the passport from the Consulate in person, then he or she is to organize and pay the return of the passport by DHL.


VISA B (Transit visa)

A transit visa is issued to a foreigner for single, double or multiple transits through the territory of the Republic of Serbia.
A transit visa is valid for up to six months, in addition the duration of stay in the country per one transit shall not exceed five days.
A transit visa may be issued to a foreigner who is in possession of the visa for entry into the destination country or the country through which he/she is transiting if his/her obligation to have that visa is not abolished by an international treaty. (Article 17 of the Law on Foreigners)
 

VISA B, REQUIREMENTS (Transit visa):

- Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa); exception are citizens of Pakistan, who when applying for a visa from Pakistan, instead of a passport can submit a copy of their passport
- Completed Visa Application Form (PDF format)
- Photo (Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm)
- Entry visa of the country to which you are traveling after transit through the territory of the Republic of Serbia. If for that country visa is not required, then other proof of entry or stay in that country is required (voucher, invitation letter).
- Proof of residence (if you are not residing in your native country)
- Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia
- Return ticket or Itinerary (copy of International Driving License, Title and Insurance if you travel by car)

- Transfer of the amount of 63 Euros/630 RMB Yuan to this Consulate’s bank account (cash acceptable when applying in person). If the visa request is granted by Serbian authorities and when issuing the visa additional 2 euros/20 RMB Yuan are to be paid. All bank charges for money transfer are to be borne by the applicant.

Notice: Money transfer to the Consulate’s bank account in the amount of 3 Euros/30 RMB Yuan is required from the citizens of the following countries: Armenia, China-except for holder of the Taiwanese passports, Mali, Pakistan, Ukraine and Syria. Money Order in the amount of 153 Euros is required from the citizens of the United Arab Emirates. If granted and when issuing a visa, additional 2 Euros/20 RMB Yuan are to be paid.

- If the applicant is not to pick up the passport from the Consulate in person, then he or she is to organize and pay the return of the passport by DHL.
 

VISA D (Visa for temporary stay – more than 90 days):

A temporary residence visa implies permission of entry as well as temporary stay for foreigners in the Republic of Serbia.
A temporary residence visa is issued under certain conditions and with the term of validity stipulated by this Law with respect to the permission for temporary residence.
If a foreigner intends to stay more than 90 days in the Republic of Serbia, he/she will be obligated to obtain the visa referred to in paragraph 1 hereof, or to obtain the permission for temporary residence from the competent authority during his/her stay in the Republic of Serbia. (Article 19 of the Law on Foreigners)

VISA D REQUIREMENTS (Visa for temporary stay – more than 90 days):

- Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa); exception are citizens of Pakistan, who when applying for a visa from Pakistan, instead of a passport can submit a copy of their passport
- Completed Visa Application Form
- Photo (Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm)
- Proof of reasons for stay in Serbia. Please check HERE to get the information on required documents depending on the reason of your temporary stay in Serbia.
- Proof of residence (if you are not residing in your native country)
- Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia
- Money transfer in the amount of 33 euros/330 RMB Yuan to this Consulate’s bank account (cash acceptable when applying in person). If granted and when issuing a visa, additional 2 euros/20 RMB Yuan are to be paid.

Notice: Money transfer to the Consulate’s bank account in the amount of 3 Euros/30 RMB Yuan payable to the Consulate is required for the citizens of the following countries: Armenia, China-except holder of Taiwanese passports, Mali, Pakistan, Ukraine and Syria. Money Order in the amount of 153 euros is required for the citizens of the United Arab Emirates. If granted and when issuing a visa, additional 2 euros/20 RMB Yuan are to be paid.

- If the applicant is not to pick up the passport from the Consulate in person, then he or she is to organize and pay the return of the passport by DHL.

Notice: Request for temporary stay can also be submitted in Serbia.

NOTICES FOR ALL TYPES OF VISAS
The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documentation.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted and they will be returned to the applicants at their cost.

When completing the application forms, please print and note all requested information, including your full address in the country you are residing (P.O. Box not accepted) and telephone number. Applicants from SAR Hong Kong, SAR Macao, Taiwan Province, IR Pakistan, Mongolia and DPR of Korea are requested to supply their E-mail address.

- When applying for a visa from the mainland China, a payment in amount of 30 RMB yuan is requested. If the visa request is granted by the Serbian authorities, additional 20 RMB Yuan are to be paid when issuing a visa. Payment can be made by post, on the Consulate’s Bank Account or in cash if applying in person.