Romania→Serbia
Romania to Serbia
Do I need a visa for Serbia?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Serbia for tourism. The visa-free allowance permits stays of up to 90 days for each entry.
This visa-free entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Serbia on a passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport. A driving licence is not accepted as a travel document for entry.
Present whichever accepted document you will use at check-in and at the border.
Are vaccinations required for Serbia?
No vaccinations are required to enter Serbia for this tourist route. Consult public-health travel advice before you go if you want recommendations for your trip.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry allows a stay of up to 90 days. For stays beyond 90 days in a 180-day period a different residence right is required.
Border officials may refuse entry if conditions are not met; any extension routes and penalties for overstaying are handled under Serbian procedures for longer-term residence.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and minors travel on the same documents as adults: passport, national identity card or temporary passport. No additional parental-consent documents or notarised permissions are required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Holding travel medical insurance valid for the duration of your stay is a condition of entry to Serbia. Make sure your policy covers medical treatment for the period you will be in the country.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID or will a driving licence do?
Romanian citizens may enter Serbia using a passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport; a driving licence is not accepted for entry.
Will I need to prove I can pay for my trip or show a return flight?
Border officials may ask you to show that you have enough money for your stay and a return or onward ticket; be prepared to present bank cards, cash or booking confirmations.
Are any vaccinations mandatory to travel to Serbia?
No vaccinations are required to enter Serbia for this route.
What papers do children need to enter Serbia?
Children and minors need the same accepted travel documents as adults: a passport, a national identity card or a temporary passport; no parental consent letters or extra paperwork are required.
Do I have to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival card or registration form required on arrival for this tourist route.
Where can I get consular help while I'm still in Romania?
If you plan to contact Serbian consular services from Romania for assistance, Serbia maintains a diplomatic and consular presence connected to Romania; the embassy’s website is listed as a consular contact, not as an application route.
Does anything change if I travel onward to Kosovo?
If you enter Kosovo, different registration rules apply; Kosovo requires online or police declaration of presence within a short period after entry and may impose fines for non-compliance.
Can I use a temporary passport to enter Serbia?
If your temporary passport is short in validity, Serbian authorities note that temporary passports may affect later requests for temporary residence, but for this short tourist entry a temporary passport is accepted for entry.
Is there an e-visa or electronic travel authorisation I must get before flying?
You do not need any separate entry permission, travel authorisation or e-visa for this tourist trip; you board with your accepted travel document only.
What if my passport is damaged or almost full?
If your passport is damaged or incomplete you risk being refused boarding or entry; carry an undamaged passport, identity card or temporary passport as listed.
Can I take paid work or start a course while visiting on this entry?
Work or study are not permitted on the visa-free tourist entry for up to 90 days.
What if the border officer asks for documents I don't have?
If the border officer requests additional proof, present the documents or contact your consular office in Romania for help; consular contacts are provided for assistance, not for issuing entry permissions.
What should I carry in my wallet or hand luggage to avoid problems at the border?
Carry evidence of travel insurance and funds when you travel, because these are commonly checked at check-in or by border police.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for this visa-free tourist entry; you travel with your accepted travel document and any required insurance. Serbia maintains diplomatic and consular representation connected to Romania for consular help while you are still in Romania.
The embassy website is provided as a consular contact and assistance channel, not as an application portal for travel permission.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 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
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight
- 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 know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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