Visa Services

Thuraya/Irridium Satellite Phones

This is to bring to the kind notice of all visa applicants that carrying of ‘Thuraya/Irridium Satellite Phones’ by foreign travellers into India is banned and they are strictly advised not to carry such satellite phones with them while travelling to India.

Customs Baggage Rules and Entitlement of Passengers

The Central Board of Excise & Customs of India ( CBEC ) has released a mobile App “Indian Customs - Guide to Travellers“ to facilitate international passengers about Baggage Rules. The App, a first-of-its-kind mobile application, contains a ready reckoner of the customs baggage rules and entitlement of passengers. It contains 24x7 contact details of customs officers of major airports and provides information to users as per their need. After installation of App on smart phones, it works in offline mode and is available on all the three platforms- Android Play Store, Windows and Apple Store and serves as a Ready Reckoner of Customs Baggage Rules and Passenger Entitlements. The mobile App can be downloaded from the link: www.cbec.gov.in/htdocs-cbec/guide_for_travellers/trvler-guide. For further information visit CBEC's website ( www.cbec.gov.in . 

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All e-Visa applicants are advised to only use the official Government of India website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html   to apply for e-Visa.

The same website is also to be used by applicants who wish to apply for Regular Visas through the Indian Embassy in Belgrade. Applicants should not deal with other websites such as (i) e-touristvisaindia.com , (ii) indianvisaonline.org.in , (iii) e-visaindia.com  (iv) indianvisagov.in  (v) indianonlinevisas.org Online Visa Application

For applying for visa through the Indian Embassy in Serbia, please choose  the option "Regular Visa Application"
and select Serbia - Belgrade as the Indian Mission on the Online Visa Application Form

After applying online, the applicant must take a printout of the visa application form, and bring it along with all the requisite documents as per guidelines given below. 

Timings: Applications are received between 0900 and 1200 hours, Mondays to Fridays. The applicant should take prior appointment by calling Embassy's phone numbers ( 011 / 2667990 or 2666520 ). Normal processing time is 3 working days for nationals of Serbia. If the application is complete in all respects, passports are returned after grant of visa on the afternoon of the second or third day after submission. Payment of visa fee is accepted only by cash in dinars.

Nationals of countries other than Serbia are expected to obtain visas for India from Indian Missions in the country of their origin. However, if the person is a resident in Serbia, the Mission can assist the applicant in obtaining a visa in consultation with the concerned Indian Mission. Visas in such cases are granted after 5 working days. 

IMPORTANT VISA INFORMATION

1. Visa validity starts from the date of issuing the visa by the Embassy, and not from the date of intended travel to India.
2. Visa fee is payable exclusively in cash, in Serbian dinars only. The Embassy does not accept credit cards, bank transfer payments, or payments in foreign currency. Please ensure to bring the exact required visa fee amount. The visa fee must be paid immediately at the moment of submission of the visa request at the Embassy. It is not possible to pay at any later moment.
3. The visa is biometric, therefore all applicants must be present in person during submission of the visa application. Personal presence is not required for children below the age of 12 and persons above the age of 70 years.
4. Submission of visa application is on appointment basis only. Please call the Embassy in advance to book your appointment.
5. Applicants are required to provide photocopies of all supporting documents for their visa application. It would not be possible to return original documents (i.e. airplane tickets, contracts, diplomas, etc ), if they are submitted with the visa application.
6. The applicant’s passport will be kept by the Embassy during the whole time of the visa issuance process which may take upto 5 working days depending upon the nationality of the applicant.
7. Serbian nationals who are also nationals of some other country ( dual nationality ), must present a photocopy of their other passport ( page with personal details only ). Duration of visa issuance process will be 5 working days in such cases.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISA FOR SERBIAN APPLICANTS

ALL applicants must submit: Passport with a minimum validity of 180 days ( excluding the period of visa applied for ), 2 colour photographs ( size  5 x 5 cm, with white/light backdrop ), and 1 printout of the completed Online Visa Application Form.

The completed and printed Visa Application Form will contain a barcode with a serial number beginning with SRBBV.... which represents the applicant’s Visa Application Registration Number.

While completing the Form, please ensure that all the given details are correct, especially name spelling, passport number, date of birth, and passport validity dates.

The Form must be completed and printed beforehand. It is not possible to do it at the Embassy’s visa counter.

Applicants are solely responsible for the applications they submit. Any false documents or other misrepresentation of information in support of their application will have a direct bearing on the judgment of their application by the Embassy of India, Belgrade.

Depending on the type of visa required, the Serbian applicant must also bring the documents listed below. Apart from these, if deemed necessary, the Embassy may require additional documents from the applicant. 

For Tourist Visa (T)

1. a photocopy of the airplane ticket / flight booking
2. 10950 dinars toward visa fee

For Business Visa (B)

1. Invitation letter from the Indian company ( may be in original, or sent by fax or e-mail )
2. Original copy of letter from the employer, stating the nature of the company's business activity, details of the inviting company from India, details of the applicant ( applicant's designation in the company, name & surname, and passport number ), type of visa, duration of visa, number of entries required (i.e. one year, multiple entry business visa). The letter must be written in English only.
3. 13150 Dinars toward visa fee for a period up to one year.

For Transit Visa (TR)

1. photocopy of the airplane ticket / flight booking
2. 2550 dinars toward visa fee

Seamen requiring transit visas must also bring a photocopy of their Seaman’s Booklet ( page with personal details only ) and an Invitation Letter from their Maritime Agent.

For Employment Visa (E) & Project Visa (P)

1. photocopy of Invitation Letter, Employment Contract, and employer’s registration documents: „Certificate of Incorporation“ and „PAN Card“ ( original documents for inspection only )
2. proof of the applicant’s qualifications or expertise in the field of employment ( photocopy of educational degree diploma etc, with translation in English - original documents for inspection only )
3. 13150 dinars toward visa fee ( for employment visa up to 6 months ), or 21550   dinars ( for employment visa up to 1 year ) 

Models seeking Employment Visa must present photocopies of magazine clippings from fashion editorials, fashion catalogs, commercial advertisements, or other published photographs proving their work experience in the modeling industry.

For Conference / Seminar  Visa (C)

1. Invitation Letter from the Conference organizer. The letter must be in the applicant’s name & passport number
2. Political Clearance ( approval ) documents for organizing of the conference, issued by relevant Indian authorities
3. letter from the applicant’s employer ( letter must be in English only )
4. copy of airplane ticket / flight booking
5. 8850 dinars toward visa fee

For Student Visa (ST)

1. Invitation Letter from the recognized educational institution in India
2. proof of paid scholarship
3. proof of financial support during study
4. 8850 dinars toward visa fee

For Medical Visa ( MV )

1. Invitation Letter from the hospital
2. 8850 dinars toward visa fee for a period up to six months ( 13150 dinars for visa up to 1 year )

For Journalist visa (JV)

1. Invitation Letter from organizers of the event to be covered by the journalist
2. Political Clearance ( approval ) documents for organizing of the event, issued by the relevant Indian authorities
3. Letter from the journalist’s employer ( letter must be in English only )
4. copy of airplane ticket / flight booking
5. 8850 dinars

For Entry Visa (XV)

This type of visa is generally issued to participants of sports events, family members of holders of Employment Visa, and other purposes of travel not covered by any other of the above types of visa.

1. Invitation Letter from the organizer of the event. The letter must be in the applicant’s name & passport number
2. Political Clearance ( approval ) documents for organizing of the event, issued by the relevant Indian authorities
3. letter from the applicant’s employer, organization, sports federation etc ( letter must be in English only )
4. copy of airplane ticket / flight booking
5. 8850 dinars towards visa fee for a period upto six months, or 13150  dinars for a period up to 1 year.

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For any other information regarding visa, type of visa, or necessary documents, please contact the Mission by phone.
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FOREIGN NATIONALS RESIDING IN SERBIA MAY APPLY FOR ISSUANCE OF VISA IN THIS MISSION. THE PERIOD OF THEIR RESIDENCY IN SERBIA MUST BE A MINIMUM 2 YEARS IN CONTINUITY, EXCEPT FOR TOURIST AND TRANSIT VISA.

FOR PRICES AND OTHER CONDITIONS FOR VISA ISSUANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MISSION BY PHONE.

Table of fees charged for Indian Visa ( with effect from 1st April 2022 )

Visa fees for Serbian nationals: 

In addition to the below fees, an amount of RSD 400 will be charged towards ICWF. 

VISA FEE FOR OTHER NATIONALS

e-VISA

e-Visa Facility is available for holders of passport of the following countries:

Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, China, China- SAR Hongkong, China- SAR Macau, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d'lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Eligibility

• International Travellers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit.
• Passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
• International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
• International Travellers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for Regular Visa at Indian Mission.
• Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders.
• Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport, i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
• Not available to International Travel Document Holders.