Hungary→Serbia
Hungary to Serbia
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent. A notarised letter of parental consent is required.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure you have one of the accepted travel documents: a passport, a Hungarian national identity card, or a temporary passport.
Purchase travel insurance if you wish; it is recommended but not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
At the Serbian border you will not be required to complete an arrival registration or entry card.
Border officers may ask you to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. Carry whatever proof you prefer to demonstrate you can cover your expenses.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Serbia?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Serbia for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
What travel documents can I use to enter Serbia?
You may use an ordinary passport, a Hungarian national identity card, or a temporary passport to enter Serbia.
Will I need to prove I have enough money while in Serbia?
Serbian border officers may ask you to show that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
Do I need any vaccinations before travelling to Serbia?
No vaccinations are required or recommended specifically for travel from Hungary to Serbia.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Serbia?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Serbia.
What do minors need to enter Serbia?
If you are under 18, you must carry a letter of parental consent; the requirement includes a notarised letter of parental consent.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Serbia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Serbia
Europe
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Currency
- Serbian Dinar (RSD)
- Known for
- Danube River, Ravna Gora, Exit Music Festival
- Food
- Ćevapi, Sarma, Paprikaš