Austria Visa RequirementsFor Serbia passport holders
Serbian passport holders enjoy visa-free access to Austria for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. No visa application, no embassy appointment. Book your flight and go.
Great news! Serbia passport holders can enter Austria without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is required. Simply carry a valid Serbian biometric passport. The passport must be valid for the duration of your stay. You are permitted to stay up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined — not 90 days in Austria alone if you have visited other Schengen countries during the same period.
Austria is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Serbian Biometric Passport
Must be valid for the duration of your stay in Austria. No minimum validity beyond your return date is required but 3+ months is recommended.
Return or Onward Travel Ticket
Evidence of planned departure from the Schengen Area (return flight, bus ticket, or continuing journey booking).
Proof of Accommodation Recommended
Hotel confirmation, rental booking, or signed invitation letter from a host in Austria.
Proof of Sufficient Funds Recommended
Bank statements, credit cards, or cash. Austria recommends approximately 50 EUR per day for tourists.
Current Travel Situation
Serbia to Austria: What You Need to Know
Austria and Serbia have a bilateral visa waiver agreement, a legacy of the close European ties that predated Serbia's EU candidacy. Serbian citizens benefit from visa-free access to all Schengen Area countries individually through such agreements, even though Serbia itself is not yet a Schengen member. Austria is one of Serbia's closest EU neighbors and a common destination for business, tourism, and medical travel from Belgrade.
How to Get There
Serbia does not currently have a road or rail route that bypasses other countries to reach Austria, but the Belgrade-Budapest-Vienna rail corridor is a practical overland option. For longer stays or work, Serbians must apply for an Austrian national visa (Type D).
Money & Banking
Austria uses the euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available in Vienna and throughout the country. Serbian debit and credit cards generally work in Austria, though a small foreign transaction fee may apply. Notify your bank before travel to avoid blocks on international transactions.
Practical Tips
Vienna is a short flight or an easy overnight bus ride from Belgrade. Air Serbia operates direct flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Vienna Schwechat (VIE). The 90-day Schengen limit is shared across all Schengen states, so days spent in Germany, France, or elsewhere count against your Austrian quota. Keep a rough log of your Schengen entry and exit dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Serbian citizens need a visa to visit Austria?
No. Serbian citizens can enter Austria without a visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period, thanks to a bilateral visa waiver agreement. Simply carry a valid Serbian biometric passport.
How long can a Serbian passport holder stay in Austria visa-free?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. This 90-day allowance is shared across all Schengen Area countries, not just Austria. Days spent in France, Germany, or any other Schengen country during the same 180-day window all count toward your total.
Is the 90-day Schengen limit per country or across all Schengen countries?
Across all Schengen countries combined. If you spent 30 days in Germany before visiting Austria, you have only 60 days remaining in the Schengen Area during that 180-day window. Use the official Schengen short-stay calculator at ec.europa.eu to track your days.
What documents should a Serbian citizen carry when entering Austria?
Carry your valid Serbian biometric passport, return or onward travel tickets, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation), and sufficient funds for your stay. Austria border officers may also ask for travel insurance, though it is not a strict requirement for visa-free travelers.
How do Serbian citizens get from Belgrade to Vienna?
Direct flights from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Vienna Schwechat (VIE) run several times daily with Air Serbia and Austrian Airlines. The journey takes about 1 hour. Overland options include overnight buses (7-9 hours) and the Belgrade-Vienna train via Budapest, though the rail journey is slower.
Can Serbian citizens work in Austria without a visa?
No. The visa-free entry only covers tourism, family visits, and short business meetings. To work in Austria, Serbian citizens need a work visa or permit obtained before travel from the Austrian Embassy in Belgrade.
What visa do Serbian citizens need for long-term stays in Austria?
For stays beyond 90 days, Serbian citizens must apply for an Austrian national visa (Type D) or, if planning to reside, an Austrian residence permit. Applications are made at the Austrian Embassy in Belgrade before departure.
Does Serbia have plans to join the Schengen Area?
Serbia is an EU candidate country and EU membership (which typically includes Schengen accession) is a long-term goal of Serbian government policy. As of 2025, Serbia has not yet achieved EU membership, but negotiations continue. Even without Schengen membership, Serbian citizens retain bilateral visa-free access to all Schengen states.