Serbia trip from India: visa-free with a Schengen visa, 5 days
A 5-day Serbia itinerary from India: Belgrade and Novi Sad, the visa-free rule for Schengen, UK and US visa holders, a rupee budget and veg food tips.
Serbia
Belgrade's riverside fortress, Novi Sad's Danube streets and cheap, hearty food, visa-free if you already hold a Schengen, UK or US visa.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Visa required for ordinary Indian passports, but holders of a valid Schengen, EU member state, UK or US visa (or a residence permit there) may enter without one; others apply at a Serbian embassy or on the e-visa portal |
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| Stay | Up to 90 days in a six-month period, within the validity of the Schengen, UK or US visa or permit |
| Government fee | The Serbian Foreign Ministry lists a visa fee but does not state the amount (checked 13 October 2026); no Serbian visa or fee if you enter on a Schengen, UK or US visa |
| Processing | Not stated on the ministry pages; apply in person at a Serbian embassy or consulate, or online through the Electronic Identification Portal via welcometoserbia.gov.rs |
| Official site | www.mfa.gov.rs |
When to go
The best months are May, June, September, October. Flights from India: One stop, usually via Istanbul, a Gulf hub or a European city; about 10–14 h in total to Belgrade. Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD), roughly ₹0.8 per dinar; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 3:30 (IST − 2:30 in summer).
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