Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Serbia passport holders
Serbian passport holders can enter Sweden without a visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period. Stockholm and the Swedish countryside are popular with Serbian travelers.
Great news! Serbia passport holders can enter Sweden without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is required for Schengen stays up to 90 days. Your Serbian biometric passport must be valid throughout your stay. The 90-day Schengen limit is shared across all member states. Sweden recently joined NATO (2024), though this does not affect Serbian citizen travel.
Sweden 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 stay in Sweden.
Return or Onward Travel Ticket
Confirmed return or onward travel from Schengen Area.
Proof of Accommodation Recommended
Hotel booking or host invitation letter.
Proof of Sufficient Funds Recommended
Bank statements or credit cards. Sweden is expensive.
Current Travel Situation
Serbia to Sweden: What You Need to Know
Sweden is a Schengen member with a bilateral visa waiver with Serbia. Sweden is home to a notable Serbian diaspora — Sweden was a primary destination for Serbian and Yugoslav refugees and labor migrants from the 1960s onwards. The Serbian community in Sweden numbers in the tens of thousands, making family visits a major purpose of travel from Serbia to Sweden. Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmo are the main cities.
How to Get There
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK) — it is an EU member but has not adopted the euro. Sweden is expensive by European standards. For longer stays, study, or work, apply for a Swedish residence permit via the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). Sweden is nearly entirely cashless; many restaurants, shops, and even some taxi services do not accept cash. Ensure your card is enabled for international use. ATMs are rare; Swish (the local mobile payment app) is dominant but requires a Swedish bank account.
Practical Tips
Flights from Belgrade (BEG) to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) are available with direct and connecting services. The Malmo-Copenhagen Oresund Bridge allows easy travel between Sweden and Denmark by rail or car.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Serbian citizens need a visa to visit Sweden?
No. Serbian citizens can enter Sweden without a visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period under a bilateral waiver agreement.
How large is the Serbian community in Sweden?
Sweden has one of the largest Serbian diaspora communities in western Europe. Estimates suggest 100,000-200,000 people of Serbian or ex-Yugoslav origin live in Sweden, primarily in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo, and Uppsala. Many arrived as labor migrants in the 1960s-70s or as refugees from the 1990s Balkan conflicts. Family visits are a major purpose of travel from Serbia to Sweden.
What currency does Sweden use?
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). Despite being an EU member, Sweden has not adopted the euro. Sweden is one of the world's most cashless countries; most transactions are done by card or the Swish mobile payment app. ATMs are rare; always use cards. Notify your bank of international travel to ensure your card works.
How do I get from Belgrade to Stockholm?
Direct flights from Belgrade (BEG) to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) are available seasonally. Connecting routes via Vienna, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam are available year-round. Total travel time is approximately 3-5 hours. The Malmo-Copenhagen Oresund Bridge connects to southern Sweden from Denmark for those traveling overland.
Is Sweden expensive for Serbian tourists?
Sweden is one of Europe's most expensive countries. Accommodation, food, and transport in Stockholm cost significantly more than in Belgrade or even in southern Europe. Budget approximately 150-250 SEK ($14-24 USD) for a basic meal; modest hotel rooms in Stockholm start around 900-1,500 SEK.
What are Sweden's top tourist attractions beyond Stockholm?
ABBA Museum and Vasa Museum in Stockholm, the archipelago boat trips around Stockholm, Gothenburg's harbor and Liseberg amusement park, Malmo's modern architecture (Turning Torso), the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi (Lapland), the Icehotel town of Abisko for Northern Lights, and the painted cottages of Dalarna are Sweden's highlights.
What are the entry requirements for Serbian citizens crossing into Sweden from Denmark?
Sweden periodically reintroduces internal Schengen border controls (with Denmark and other neighbors). Always carry your Serbian passport even when crossing the Oresund Bridge. The controls are typically brief identity document checks rather than full border procedures.