Austria visa-free entry for citizens of Serbia: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Serbia do not need a visa for a short stay in Austria (up to 90 days per 180-day period).
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ETIAS: once the system is running, which the EU expects in the last quarter of 2026, citizens of Serbia will need to apply online for a travel authorisation (€20) before departure. Nothing to do yet: applications are not open, so beware of websites already selling it. Our ETIAS guide · Official EU website
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Travellers from Serbia do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Austria, but border control still asks for a file.
How long can citizens of Serbia stay in Austria?
90 days per 180-day period
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days per 180-day period. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
What to show at the border of Austria
Visa-free entry is not automatic: border officers can refuse boarding or entry if the file is incomplete. Expect to be able to show:
- Valid passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
A usual minimum, not the official list: check it against the official source before you travel.
Other visa types for Austria
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- EU Blue Card
- Self-employed key worker
- Red-White-Red Card
- Researcher visa
- Student residence permit
- Family reunification
2 more visa types
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Short-stay (tourism)
Visa-free
Entry regime
Visa-free
Duration
90 days per 180-day period
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Researcher visa
Student visa
Duration
2 years
Price
€218
Processing time
8 weeks
Official websiteVerified
Medical treatment visa
Consular visa
Duration
6 months
Price
€90–195
Processing time
30-60 days
Official websiteVerified
EU Blue Card
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
€218–413
Processing time
8 weeks
Official websiteVerified
Student residence permit
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
€218–413
Processing time
90 days
Official websiteVerified
Self-employed key worker
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
€218–413
Processing time
8 weeks
Official websiteVerified
Family reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
€218–413
Processing time
60-180 days
Official websiteVerified
Au pair visa
Working Holiday
Duration
1 year
Price
€195–413
Processing time
30-60 days
Official websiteVerified
Red-White-Red Card
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
€218–413
Processing time
8 weeks
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Austria from Serbia?▾
No. Travellers from Serbia can enter Austria without a visa for a tourist stay (allowed duration: 90 days per 180-day period).
What other visa types exist for Austria?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Austria offers among others: EU Blue Card, Self-employed key worker, Red-White-Red Card, Researcher visa, Student residence permit, Family reunification.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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