Submitting a visa application does not mean its automatic approval, just as an issued visa is not a guarantee that a person will be granted entry to the Republic of Serbia.
The visa application must be submitted at least 20 calendar days before the planned visit and cannot be submitted earlier than three months before the start of the planned visit.
Before your trip, read about the general conditions for entering the Republic of Serbia: https://mfa.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/general-entry-requirements
Citizens of the Republic of Kenya need visas to enter the Republic of Serbia.
Holders of Kenyan travel documents for foreigners or refugees need visas to enter the Republic of Serbia.
If you do not possess a Kenyan passport, please check whether you need a visa for the Republic of Serbia: https://mfa.rs/en/citizens/travel-serbia/visa-regime
On 30 October 2014, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the decision on visa free entry to the Republic of Serbia for holders of all types of national passports, other than emergency travel documents and travel documents issued in accordance with international conventions, having a valid Schengen, UK and EU Member States' visa, or visa of the United States of America, and for holders of foreign national passports having residence permit in the countries of the Schengen area, EU or the United States of America. On basis of this decision, the above-mentioned categories of foreign nationals may, without prior visa application, enter, transit and stay in the Republic of Serbia up to 90 days during a six-month period, and within validity of said visas or residence permits.
The visa application can be submitted at the Consular Department of the Embassy.
To apply for a visa, it is necessary to make an appointment at the Embassy. Appointments can be made via e-mail to the following address: srb.consular.kenya@mfa.rs.
TYPES OF VISAS:
1. VISA C (Short stay in Serbia up to 90 days):
Short-Term Visa is a permission to enter into the Republic of Serbia, transit over the territory of the Republic of Serbia or stay on the territory of the Republic of Serbia for up to 90 days within any period of 180 days, from the date of first entry. Visa for a short stay is issued for tourist, business and other travel, for one, two or more entries into the Republic of Serbia.
VISA C REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days after the intended date of departure from the Republic of Serbia, with at least two consecutive blank pages, and issued within the past 10 years);
• Two passport photographs (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
• Completed visa application form
• Invitation letter:
- for a private visit - invitation letter certified by the relevant authority of the Republic of Serbia (public notary)
- for a business visit - invitation letter from a company in Serbia stating nature of the business and expected duration of the visit, as well as a letter from a Kenyan company which you are representing
- for a tourist trip – proof of payment for the trip issued by a travel agency (voucher or other type of payment receipt), accommodation reservation;
• Proof of residence if you are not residing in your native country (residence permit, visa)
• Itinerary/return ticket reservation
• Proof of having financial means for staying in Serbia (50 euros per day of stay, proven by bank statement)
• Proof that during your stay in Serbia, you have adequate travel medical insurance that covers costs that may arise in connection with emergency medical assistance, emergency hospital treatment, return to the country of origin or in case of death (the insurance period cannot be shorter than the time of your planned stay in the Republic of Serbia)
• for minor children traveling alone, the consent of both parents for the trip certified by a notary public (if the minor is traveling with one of the parents, the consent of the other parent)
• visa fee - proof of payment is required.
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2. VISA D (long stay visa from 90 to 180 days):
Long-term visa is a permission to enter and stay in the territory of the Republic of Serbia between 90 and 180 days, on the grounds of employment, education, family reunification, etc. A foreign national who, in accordance with the visa regime for entry into the Republic of Serbia requires a visa, and who intends to apply for a temporary residence permit in the Republic of Serbia, shall obtain a Long-Term Visa.
VISA D REQUIREMENTS:
• the same documents required for issuing visa C
• visa fee - proof of payment is required
• depending on the purpose of your trip to Serbia, you need to additionally provide the following documents:
1. Employment in the Republic of Serbia - certificate of registration of a legal entity, company, sports club or association or entrepreneur in Serbia; employment contract, service contract, contract on business-technical cooperation, sports engagement or other document proving the work engagement of a foreigner in Serbia; Vacancy Registration Form (PPZ form)
2. Education, studies or specialization, participation in international exchange programs for students, expert practice, scientific research in Serbia – certificate of enrollment in an accredited primary, secondary or higher education institution; certificate of a legal entity registration in Serbia; confirmation of expert practice and specialization; certificate of scientific-research organization registration and contract concluded with the scientific-research organization
3. Family reunification (when the spouse is the citizen of the Republic of Serbia) - marriage certificate issued in last 6 months; for non-marital community, the proof of the single status, the statements of both partners and certified statements of two witnesses confirming that the union of this type exists, the proof of the common residential address, certificate from non-marital community registry, if you have a child – the birth certificate
4. Religious service – certificate of registration of the church or religious community in Serbia; employment contract or letter from the church/religious community stating that the foreigner is hired as a priest or religious clerk
5. Medical care or services – certificate on the registration of health institution in Serbia; letter from the health institution specifying the place and required period of medical treatment; certificate on the registration of social protection institution in Serbia
6. Property ownership in Serbia - the proof of your ownership of the real estate in Serbia (ownership deed), certified property purchase or gift contract, probate decision or court judgment declaring you as the inheritor of the property in Serbia.
VISA FEE
The fee for applying for the visa type C is 60.00 EUR
The fee for applying for the visa type D is 30.00 EUR
The fee for visa sticker upon the visa approval is 2.00 EUR.
The visa fee is non-refundable.
The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documentation.
Incomplete requests cannot be considered.
For additional information, please contact the Consular Department of the Embassy.
