ExploEntry rules · Netherlands → Serbia
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Serbia?
No. Dutch citizens can enter Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Entry rule
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- Up to 90 days
- Dutch passport
- 12th of 197 · 125 visa-free
Before you go
- Check that your passport is valid for the whole stay, and ideally for 3 to 6 months beyond it. Many countries enforce this at the border.
- Visa-free entry normally covers tourism and short business visits. Work, study or a longer stay usually needs a different permit.
- Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for them.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Serbia at a glance
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Currency
- Serbian dinar (дин., RSD)
- Languages
- Serbian
- Calling code
- +381
- Drives on the
- right
- Power plugs
- Type C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz
More: Serbia travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
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How other passports get into Serbia
- United StatesVisa-free
- United KingdomVisa-free
- IndiaVisa required
- CanadaVisa-free
- AustraliaVisa-free
- GermanyVisa-free
- FranceVisa-free
- ItalyVisa-free
All passports for Serbia · Going the other way: Serbian citizens to the Netherlands
Questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Serbia?
No. Dutch citizens can enter Serbia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Serbia?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the data we use. The exact limit can depend on the reason for travel and on how many days you have already spent there.
Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to Serbia?
No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.
How long must my passport be valid for Serbia?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.