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Before travelling to the Republic of Serbia, please read here general entry requirements.

Citizens of the Republic of Iraq traveling to the Republic of Serbia need visas.

All holders of Iraq travel documents for aliens or refugees require an entry visa for the Republic of Serbia.

If you do not possess an Iraq passport, please check here whether you need a visa.

Applying for Visas

Visas can be requested by submitting an application to the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia (Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 1pm, no appointment necessary). Visa processing time is at least 3 weeks and up to a month.

If you live far from Baghdad you could send your documents by courier.


The new Law on Foreigners of the Republic of Serbia has entered into force on 3 October 2018. The full text of the Law may be found on the web site of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia.

Visas can be requested by submitting an application to the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia.

You may apply for one of the following visas:
 

1) Short Stay Visa (Visa C)
2) Long Stay Visa (Visa D)


VISA C (Short stay in Serbia up to 90 days):
Short-stay visas are mainly issued for tourism, business as well as other travelling needs including a single, double or multiple entries into the Republic of Serbia.
The duration of an uninterrupted stay, and/or the total duration of successive visits of a alien with a short-stay visa shall not exceed 90 days within a period of six months which began on the day of the first entry.
A short-stay visa with the multiple entry option is issued with the validity of up to one year; however, it may also be issued for a longer term if it is related to the staff of a foreign diplomatic mission or a consular office as is stated by applied principle of reciprocity. (Article 18 of the Law on Aliens)

VISA C REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa)
  • Photo (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
    • for a business visit - invitation from by a company in Serbia stating nature of the business and expected duration of the visit, as well as a letter from an Iraqi company which you are representing
  • for a tourist visit - a proof of payment for the trip issued by a travel agency (voucher or other type of payment receipt)
  • Proof of stay in Iraq - stay permit, visa (if you are not residing in your native country)
  • Return ticket or Itinerary (copy of International Driving License, Title and  Insurance if you travel by car)
  • Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia
  • Health insurance
  • Visa fee (please check here)

VISA D (Long stay in Serbia up to 180 days):

If you intend to stay in Serbia for more than 90 days within a 6 month period, you must apply for a D visa (long stay visa).

The D visa can be issued in case of:

  • Employment;
  • School or learning Serbian language;
  • Studies;
  • Participation in international exchange programmes for pupils or students;
  • Specialist, professional training and practice;
  • Scientific research or other scientific or educational activity;
  • Family reunification;
  • Performing religious service;
  • Treatment or care;
  • Ownership over immovable property;
  • Other legitimate reasons in accordance with the law or an international treaty.

VISA D REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa)
  • Photo (Size 3,5 x 4,5 cm)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Invitation letter
  • Proof of stay in Iraq- stay permit, visa (if you are not residing in your native country)
  • Letter from Employer
  • Return ticket or Itinerary (copy of International Driving License, Title and  Insurance if you travel by car)
  • Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia
  • Health insurance
  • Visa fee (30 EUR in EUR)
  • Additional document to support the reason of applying for D visa

All visa processing times are at least 3 weeks and may extend for to up to a month.

You may apply for a visa no earlier than 3 months before your intended trip.

Your travel document needs to be valid at least 90 days on the day you exit Serbia.

You ought to have at least 2 empty pages in your travel document.

The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documentation.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
 

Please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy for more information.


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