How long can you stay in Serbia?

90 days in 180 for UK and US passports. You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months.

Checked against official sources · Oct 2026

How long you can stay, by passport

PassportStayDetails
EU, EEA or Swiss passport90 days in 180Visa-free: 90 days within 6 months, counted from your first entry.
UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport90 days in 180Visa-free: 90 days within 6 months, counted from your first entry.
US passport90 days in 180Visa-free: 90 days within 6 months, counted from your first entry.
Indian passportVisa · 90 in 180Visa required. With a valid Schengen, UK or US visa or residence permit you can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in 180, but not beyond its expiry.
Don’t count your Serbia days by handNoverstay logs the country you’re in and tells you your leave-by date.
Tax residency
183 days

Counted in any 12 consecutive months.

Arrival and departure
Both count

Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.

Tax residency in Serbia

Resident if in Serbia 183+ days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax year, or if your home or centre of business and life interests is there.

Keeping a residence permit

No fixed absence limit, but you should spend at least half of the permit period in Serbia or renewal can be refused.

How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit

The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.

Count your days in Serbia automaticallyFree on iPhone and Android. Your phone logs every day for you.

Questions

How long can a US citizen stay in Serbia?

90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days within 6 months, counted from your first entry.

How long can British citizens stay in Serbia?

90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days within 6 months, counted from your first entry.

How long can EU citizens stay in Serbia?

90 days in 180. Visa-free: 90 days within 6 months, counted from your first entry.

How long can Indian citizens stay in Serbia?

Visa · 90 in 180. Visa required. With a valid Schengen, UK or US visa or residence permit you can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in 180, but not beyond its expiry.

When do you become a tax resident in Serbia?

You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident if in Serbia 183+ days in any 12-month period starting or ending in the tax year, or if your home or centre of business and life interests is there.

How long can you be away from Serbia without losing your residence permit?

No fixed absence limit, but you should spend at least half of the permit period in Serbia or renewal can be refused.

Can Noverstay count my days in Serbia automatically?

Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.

Official sources

Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.