Yes, Serbian citizens need a visa for Vietnam when they travel on a Serbian passport. Serbia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the usual choice is the Vietnam visa for Serbian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
However, many Serbians also hold a Hungarian, Croatian, Romanian or Bulgarian passport, and since August 2025 all four countries get 45 days in Vietnam without a visa. This page explains which passport to use, how to write Serbian names, who handles what with no embassy on either side, timing, costs and worked examples.
Vietnam visa for Serbian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed on a Serbian passport: yes.
- Hungarian, Croatian, Romanian or Bulgarian passport: up to 45 days visa-free.
- Best option otherwise: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Vietnamese embassy: none in Serbia. The embassy in Bucharest covers Serbia.
- Serbian help in Vietnam: an honorary consul in Ho Chi Minh City; the embassy in Jakarta covers Vietnam.
How many Serbian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 3,972 arrivals from Serbia in 2019. The number fell to 143 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 1,285 in 2022. In January 2023 alone, 504 Serbians arrived.
Vietnam visa for Serbian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian, Croatian, Romanian, Bulgarian or other listed passport | Up to 45 days | Free | Dual citizens on trips under 45 days |
| E-visa on your Serbian passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Everyone else, and longer trips |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Paper visa via the embassy in Bucharest | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Work and special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Dual citizens: which passport to use
- Serbian and Hungarian, Croatian, Romanian or Bulgarian: all four were added to Vietnam’s 45-day list by Resolution 229/NQ-CP in August 2025. Enter on that passport, then use the same one for check-in, entry and exit.
- Serbian and German, Austrian or Swiss: Germany and Switzerland are also on the list, but Austria is not.
- Serbian and Montenegrin, Bosnian or North Macedonian: no help here, because those countries also need a visa.
- Trips longer than 45 days: use the Serbian passport with a 90-day e-visa instead.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Serbian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The Serbian ID card is not accepted.
- Use the Latin spelling in your passport, not Cyrillic. If the form will not take č, ć, š, ž or đ, copy the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page. There, Đ usually appears as DJ, so Đorđević becomes DJORDJEVIC.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose single or multiple entry and your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry.
When to apply for the Vietnam visa for Serbian citizens
Vietnam is 6 hours ahead of Belgrade in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 2 pm on a Friday in Belgrade, it is already 8 pm in Hanoi and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Orthodox Christmas, Easter and summer: busy travel periods from Serbia. Orthodox Easter falls on 2 May 2027. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February.
- Flights: there are no direct flights yet, although Serbia proposed a direct route in 2025. Most travelers connect in Istanbul, Doha, Dubai or a European hub.
Embassies and consular help
Vietnam’s embassy in Bucharest, Romania, covers Serbia. You need it only for paper visas or special cases, not for an e-visa.
Serbia in Vietnam. Serbia has no embassy in Vietnam; its embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, covers the country. There is, however, a Serbian honorary consul in Ho Chi Minh City, on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street. In 2023, both countries agreed to work towards reopening embassies in Belgrade and Hanoi.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Serbian citizens cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Because it is charged in US dollars, your bank may add a conversion fee on top of the dinar amount. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Worked examples
- Couple from Belgrade, 2 weeks in Vietnam, one with a Hungarian passport: the Hungarian passport holder enters visa-free; the partner needs a single-entry e-visa (US$25).
- Developer from Novi Sad, 2 months in Vietnam and Thailand: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both Vietnam legs within 90 days.
- Family from Niš flying straight to Phu Quoc for 10 days: no visa needed under the Phu Quoc 30-day exemption, as long as they stay on the island.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Serbian citizens
Do Serbian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, on a Serbian passport. Serbia is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
Can I enter Vietnam visa-free with my Hungarian passport?
Yes, for up to 45 days, as long as you travel on the Hungarian passport.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Serbia?
No. The Vietnamese embassy in Bucharest covers Serbia. For most trips, apply for the e-visa online instead.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa and visa on arrival.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia; VietnamPlus (May 2025). Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
