Do I need VISA?
You should check for yourself with the authorities/embasies of corresponding countries in your country. If you need a VISA here are the requirements:
ALBANIA
FOLLOWING CATEGORIES OF CITIZENS CAN ENTER ALBANIA WITHOUT A VISA:
* Foreign citizens who have a valid, multiple-entry Schengen visa, which has been previously used in one of the Schengen states, or foreign citizens who have a valid permit of stay in one of the Schengen states;
* Foreign citizens who have a valid, multiple-entry US or UK visa, which has been previously used in the respective country of issuance, or have valid permit of stay in the US or UK;
* Foreign citizens who have a 10 year residence permit, issued by the competent authority of the United Arab Emirates, valid not less than one year from the moment of entry;
* Foreign citizens who enter and stay without visa in the Schengen area;
* Holders of documents for travel by EU member states as follows:
– Alien’s travel document;
– Travel document (Refugees, Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951);
– Travel document (Stateless persons, NY Convention of 28 September 1954);
– Travel document for person enjoying subsidiary protection;
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Albania for a period of less than 90 days: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guyana, Guatemala, Georgia, Germany, Netherlands, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR), North Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Moldova, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Seychelles, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Uruguay, Vatican, Venezuela.
TYPES OF VISA:
- TYPE “C” VISA gives to the holder the right to enter and stay in the Republic of Albania for 90 days within 180 days starting from the date of first entry. Type “C” visa may be single, two or multiple entry visa. The period of validity may not exceed 5 years.
- TYPE “D” VISA is issued to an alien intending to reside in the Republic of Albania more than 90 days within 180 days and if visa is required for these aliens in order for them to be provided with residence permit. Type “D” visa is valid for one year, with a validity period of stay of 90 days, for single, two or multiple entries entitling the holder to apply for residence permit after entry into the Republic of Albania.
Documents to be submitted with the visa application
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Nationals of the following states may enter into Bosnia and Herzegovina with a passport or a valid identity card proving identity and citizenship of:
- Member State of the European Union
- State signatory to the Schengen Agreement
- Andorra, Montenegro, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Serbia, the Holy See and Swiss Confederation
The minimum amount of financial resources required for the stay of foreigners on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina is KM 150.00 (or equivalent in freely convertible foreign currency) - for each day of the intended stay.
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a period of less than 90 days: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia (with invitation letter), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Salvador, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, United Kingdom, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, USA, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela.
BULGARIA
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Bulgaria for a period of less than 90 days: Albania (for holders of biometric passports), Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina (for holders of biometric passports), Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia (for holders of biometric passports), Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Marshal Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova (for holders of biometric passports), Monaco, Montenegro (for holders of biometric passports), Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (for holders of biometric passports), Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia (for holders of biometric passports), Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine (for holders of biometric passports), United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela.
Citizens of the Republic of Turkey holding valid regular passports and visas issued by the Member States of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement or of the European Union, or residence permits issued by the Member States of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement or of the European Union, Switzerland or Liechtenstein, may enter the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and transit there through without visas for up to 5 (five) days, where their transit is from the Republic of Turkey to the state which issued the visa or residence permit, as well as in case of transit from such state to the Republic of Turkey. Nationals of Turkey, holders of special passports are not visa exempt.
As of 21 of April, 2023, holders of the following comprehensively listed documents have the right to enter and reside in the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria without the need to hold a Bulgarian visa type "C" for transit residence or planned stay:
1. „Uniform visa” with the meaning of Art. 2, par. 3 of the Visa Code, valid for two or multiple entries, and after the visa has been used in a country fully applies the Schengen acquis;
2. „Long-stay visa” in regarding with Art. 18 of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement and after the visa has been used in the country that issued the visa;
3. “Residence permit” in accordance with Art. 2, par. 16 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code);
4. “Visa with limited territorial validity” in accordance with Art. 25, par. 3 of the Visa Code, valid for two or multiple entries, and after the visa has been used in a country fully applies the Schengen acquis;
5. National visa for short-stay period or national visa for long-stay period, issued by Cyprus or Romania in relevance by laying down a uniform format for visas established by Council Regulation (EC) No 1683/95 of 29 May 1995, valid for two or multiple entries, and after these documents have been used for enter in the country that issued them; or а residence permit, issued by Cyprus or Romania in relevance by laying down a uniform format established by Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002, unless visas and residence permits are placed on travel documents that those Member States do not recognize or on travel documents issued by a third country with which they do not have diplomatic relations;
6. National visa for short-stay period, national visa for long-stay period or a residence permit issued by the authorities of the Republic of Croatia until December 31, 2022, or until their validity expires.
The documents referred in points 1-4 are not recognized if they are placed on travel documents issued by a third country with which the Republic of Bulgaria does not maintain diplomatic relations.
Visa-free regime for holders of valid visas and residence permits issued by Romania and Cyprus
The Republic of Bulgaria shall recognize the following documents as equivalent to its national visas for transit or for a planned stay on its territory, not exceeding 90 days within a period of 180 days:
National visas for short-stay period or national visas for long-stay period, issued by Cyprus or Romania in relevance by laying down a uniform format for visas established by Council Regulation (EC) No 1683/95 of 29 May 1995, valid for two or multiple entries, and after these documents have been used for enter in the country that issued them;
Residence permits, issued by Cyprus or Romania in relevance by laying down a uniform format established by Council Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002 of 13 June 2002, unless visas and residence permits are placed on travel documents that those Member States do not recognize or on travel documents issued by a third country with which they do not have diplomatic relations.
Types of visas:
- VISA A – for airport transit
- VISA C – for a short stay for the purpose of transit or a planned stay (including tourism)
- VISA D – for a long stay
Visa issuing
A foreign citizen wishing to apply for a Bulgarian visa shall hold a regular travel document that meets the following requirements:
Visas are issued by the diplomatic and consular representations of the Republic of Bulgaria;
Visa application
Visa applications forms are submitted not earlier than 3 months before the date of the intended travel, personally or through an authorized agent. Visa applications for minors or judicially disabled persons shall be submitted by their legal representatives or by persons expressly authorized to do so. Visa applications for underage persons or persons with limited judicial disability shall be submitted by their legal representatives, trustees or by persons expressly authorized to do so.
Requirements when filling in visa applications
All fields in the application shall be filled in legibly in typed letters. The names shall be filled in with Latin letters (the way they are spelt in the foreign travel passport). The rest of the information shall be filled in in English or Bulgarian. The application shall be signed by the applicant personally. The members of the family of European Union citizens shall fill in only those fields of the visa application form which indicate their family relationship.
Documents to be submitted with the visa application:
- A photocopy of the first page of the foreign travel document;
- A photocopy of the last Bulgarian and Schengen visas or visas for the UK and the US, if any
- A full color photograph 3,5 cm х 4,5 cm against light-colored background (the same holds for a child entered in the passport) – a full-face photo with clear, large enough face which takes up 70-80% of the photo; eyes must be red; the following is ineligible: photos with dark glasses; non-professional photos or cut out of amateur photos
- A medical insurance valid for the EU member states for the whole period of the trip, covering all costs for repatriation and for urgent medical care and emergency hospital treatment for the period of the stay indicated in the visa. The insurance amount cannot be less than 30 thousand euro
- Tickets (original and copy) or ticket booking conformation or financial means
- Copy of the technical passport of the car of the trip
For under-aged children travelling without their parents or trustees the following documents shall be submitted:
- a copy of the birth certificate
- original and photocopy of a power of attorney notary certified by both parents/ trustees or by one parent trustee that they agree their child to travel unaccompanied by them.
The following persons are exempt from presenting proof for subsistence, accommodation and transportation:
- Members of the families or the households of European Union, European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation citizens;
- Persons applying for a visa for a long stay in view of gathering their families, in relation to a refugee status acquired or asylum in the Republic of Bulgaria – pursuant to a written decision of the State Agency for Refugees with the Council of Ministers
- Holders of service and diplomatic passports
The following persons are exempt from presenting an insurance policy:
- Members of the families or the households of European Union, European Economic Area and the Swiss Confederation citizens
- Holders of service and diplomatic passports
- Seamen who meet the criteria of Convention №108 of the International Labour Organization when submitting applications for short-stay visas with the purpose of transit
- Persons who can be deemed to be insured or can cover expenses in unforeseen circumstances due to their social or service status.
The following persons are exempt from fees for visa application processing
- Foreign citizens who as of the date of the visa application are under 6 years
- Members of Bulgarian and EU citizens’ families
MONTENEGRO
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Montenegro for a period of less than 90 days: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belarus (up to 30 days, with invitation letter), Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (up to 30 days, as part of an organized tourist group), Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba (up to 30 days), Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador (up to 30 days), El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Guatemala, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru (up to 30 days), Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia (up to 30 days), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdon, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela.
Holders of valid foreign travel documents containing a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa of Commonwealth of Australia, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Croatia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, Romania, the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland may enter, pass through the territory and stay in Montenegro up to 30 days, and not longer than the expiry of visa if the period of validity of the visa is less than 30 days.
Holders of valid foreign travel documents with a residence permit in the countries of the Schengen zone, Commonwealth of Australia, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Republic of Croatia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, Romania, the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or with Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards issued by the member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) may enter, pass through the territory of and stay in Montenegro up to 30 days, and not longer than the expiry of the validity of the residence permit or APEC Business Travel Card, if the period of validity is less than 30 days.
Holders of valid foreign travel documents with a residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, pass through the territory of and stay in Montenegro up to 10 days, without visa, with confirmed travel arrangement.
Law on Foreigners prescribes the following types of visas:
- Airport transit (A) - may be issued to a foreigner for one or several transits through the airport international transit area, between internationals flights, without entry into the territory of Montenegro, with validity period of up to 3 months. As a general rule, a foreigner who shall not leave the international transit area in between flights at a Montenegro airport or on international flights shall not require a visa. The Government of Montenegro may stipulate that nationals of certain countries, for the national security and legal order reasons, shall require an airport-transit visa.
- Transit (B) - may be issued for one, two or exceptionally several transits through the territory of Montenegro, with a validity period of up to 6 months. On the basis of a transit visa, a foreigner may stay in Montenegro for a period of up to 5 days upon each journey. Transit visa may be issued to a foreigner if he/she has secured entry into the state to which he/she is traveling. This visa may be individual and collective.
- Short stay visa (C) - may be issued for one, two or multiple entries into Montenegro for tourist, business, personal or other purposes. Continuous stay or total duration of consecutive stays may not exceed 90 days in the period of 6 months, counting from the date of first entry. Validity period of Visa C for multiple entries is up to one year. Exceptionally this type of visa may be issued for a longer period of validity, but no longer than five year. Short stay visa may be issued to a group of foreigners (collective visa). The validity period of collective visa cannot exceed 30 days and it may be affixed to a group passport.
- Long stay visa (D) - may be issued to an foreigner for one, two or multiple entries into Montenegro, intending to stay in the territory of Montenegro over 90 days, but no longer than 6 months in the period of one year, counting from the date of first entry.
As a general rule, a foreigner shall submit a visa application personally. In exceptional, justified cases, a foreigner does not have to apply for a visa personally, but does need to appear at the diplomatic or consular representative office once it is issued. For a foreigner who is minor, i.e. legally incapable, visa application shall be filed by a parent or his legal representative.
In addition to the visa application, the foreigner shall submit:
NORTH MACEDONIA
Nationals of EU Member States and signatories of the Schengen Agreement DO NOT need a visa to enter the Republic of North Macedonia (and are eligible to enter the Republic of North Macedonia with a valid national identity card).
Third-country nationals with temporary residence in an EU Member State or a country signatory of the Schengen Agreement may stay no longer than 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry into the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia as long as the total length of stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
Third-country nationals with permanent residence in an EU Member State or a country signatory of the Schengen Agreement may stay no longer than 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry into the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia as long as the total length of stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
Third-country nationals with multiple-entry Schengen visa (type C) valid for at least 5 (five) days beyond the intended stay in the Republic of North Macedonia may stay no longer than 15 (fifteen) days upon every entry into the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia as long as the total length of stay does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
All foreign nationals who are holders of valid USA, UK-British, and Canadian visas, with multiple entries can enter the Republic of North Macedonia without requiring a short-stay (visa C) issued from the Republic of North Macedonia. The length of the stay at one entrance should not exceed 15 (fifteen) days, while the duration and the validity of the USA, British, and Canadian visa should be 5 (five) days longer than the planned stay in the Republic of North Macedonia. This decision is of a temporary character and shall be in force from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in North Macedonia for a period of less than 90 days: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Albania, Andorra, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Vatican, Venezuela.
ROMANIA
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Romania for a period of less than 90 days: Albania (for holders of biometric passports), Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina (for holders of biometric passports), Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia (for holders of biometric passports), Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Kosovo, Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova (for holders of biometric passports), Monaco, Montenegro (for holders of biometric passports), New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia (for holders of biometric passports), Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela.
Holders of Schengen visas with two or multiple entries, national visas or residence permits issued by Schengen Member States: starting July 11, 2014, in keeping with the provisions of Decision No 565/2014/EU, Romania acknowledges as being equivalent to its own national visas, for transit and for stays up to 90 days per period of 180 days the following:
- The two or multiple entry short-stay visa issued by a Schengen member state;
- The limited territorial validity visa issued by a Schengen member state;
- The short-stay visa issued by Bulgaria, Cyprus or Croatia;
- The long-stay visa issued by a Schengen member state;
- The long-stay visa issued by Bulgaria, Cyprus or Croatia;
- The residence permit issued by a Schengen member state;
- The residence permit issued by Bulgaria, Cyprus or Croatia
- The long-term resident's EC residence permit (the validity of which is of 5 years or more) issued by a member state of the European Union.
Types of visas granted and issued by the Romanian state:
- The airport transit visa (marked A) allows the access into and stay in the international area of an airport until boarding the plane to the country of destination;
- The transit visa (marked B) allows access on the territory of Romania, for the purpose of transit, for a duration of at the most 5 days;
- The short-stay visa (marked C) allows entry and a short stay of aliens on the territory of Romania for no more than 90 days within an interval of maximum 6 months from the date of entry (in the case of a multiple-entry visa, the duration of the stay will be taken into account from the date of the first entry). The Romanian short-stay visa is granted for the following purposes: official government mission, tourism, business, private visit, transportation, participation in sports activities, as well as cultural, scientific or academic events. In the case of a holder of a short-stay visa, the stay right cannot be extended.
- The long-stay visa (marked D) allows the entry and stay of aliens on the territory of Romania for a period of 90 days at the most, for the following purposes: economic activities, professional activities, commercial activities (such as investment), religious or humanitarian activities, work, studying, family reunification, as well as research. The right of stay in this case is of 90 days; however, this type of visa allows for its prolongation following an official request addressed to the Romanian Office for Immigration which is part of the Romanian Ministry of Administration and Interior. The requests for the extension of the right of stay must be personally submitted by the applicants, at the local branch-offices of the Romanian Office for Immigration closest to their place of residence, at least 30 days before expiry of the stay right granted by the visa. Overstaying the visa entails cancellation of the visa and the obligation of leaving the territory of Romania.
The right of stay on the territory of Romania, granted to aliens under a short-stay visa, cannot be extended. The purpose of the trip to Romania undertaken by aliens on the basis of a short-stay visa cannot be altered during their stay on the territory of Romania.
SERBIA
On October 30, 2014, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Decision on visa free entry to the Republic of Serbia for holders of all types of national passports, other than emergency travel documents and travel documents issued in accordance with international conventions, having a valid Schengen, UK and EU Member States' visa, or visa of the United States of America, and for holders of foreign national passports having residence permit in the countries of the Schengen area, EU or the United States of America.
On basis of this decision, the above-mentioned categories of foreign nationals may, without prior visa application, enter, transit and stay in the Republic of Serbia up to 90 days during a six-month period, and within validity of said visas or residence permits.
There is a possibility for foreign nationals to enter the Republic of Serbia with two passports e.g. expired national passport with valid visa or residence permit and valid national passport without valid visa or residence permit.
Foreign nationals, holders of a residence permit in the form of a separate card (not a sticker affixed to their passport), must present their valid passport upon entering the territory of the Republic of Serbia.
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Serbia for a period of less than 90 days: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (for stays of less than 30 days), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Hong Kong (for stays of less than 14 days), Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia (for stays of less than 30 days), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Macao, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname (for stays of less than 30 days), Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Uruguay, Vatican.
Types of visas:
- VISA C – short stay visa for up to 90 days
- VISA D – long stay visa
General visa requirements:
- Valid passport (passport must be valid at least 90 days from issue date of visa)
- Letter of invitation:
- for a private visit – invitation letter certified by the relevant authority of the Republic of Serbia
- for a business visit – invitation letter by a company in Serbia;
- for a tourist trip – a proof of payment for the trip issued by a travel agency (voucher or other type of payment receipt);
- Completed visa application form;
- Photo (size 3.5x4.5cm);
- Return ticket or Itinerary (copy of Driving License and Insurance if you travel by car);
- Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia;
- Health insurance
- Visa fee.
For the issuance of a transit visa, you should have an entry visa for the country you are entering after the Republic of Serbia. In case a visa is not required for that country, you will be asked to present other documents explaining the purpose of your visit there.
Diplomatic-consular mission of the Republic of Serbia reserves the right to request additional documentation. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information regarding the issuance of visa, please contact the nearest diplomatic-consular mission of the Republic of Serbia.
SLOVENIA
Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa or residence permit to enter the Republic of Slovenia. Entry is permitted on the basis of a valid identity card or a valid passport, irrespective of the reason for entering or the reason for residing in the country – employment, study, self-employment, relocation, etc.
Third-country nationals who wish to enter and reside in the Republic of Slovenia for the purposes of tourism, business, personal visit, employment, study, family reunification or other forms or purposes of residence must obtain a visa (if required for entry into Slovenia) or a residence permit at a diplomatic mission or consular post of the Republic of Slovenia abroad prior to their entry into the Republic of Slovenia.
Holders of a short-stay visa (C type) issued by a Schengen country may, during the visa validity period, enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay in its territory, provided that the total length of their stay in Schengen countries does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, or until the expiry of the visa, whichever is sooner.
Holders of a long-stay visa (D type) issued by a Schengen country may enter the Republic of Slovenia with this visa and a valid travel document and stay in its territory, provided that the total length of their stay in Schengen countries, except in the territory of the Schengen country that issued the long-stay visa, does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, or until the expiry of the long-stay visa, whichever is sooner.
Holders of a residence permit issued by a Schengen country may enter the Republic of Slovenia with this residence permit and a valid travel document and stay in its territory, provided that the total length of their stay in Schengen countries, except in the territory of the Schengen country that issued the residence permit, does not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period, or until the expiry of the residence permit, whichever is sooner.
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Serbia for a period of less than 90 days: Albania (for holders of biometric passports), Andorra, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina (for holders of biometric passports), Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, North Macedonia (for holders of biometric passports), Georgia (for holders of biometric passports), Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesi, Moldova (for holders of biometric passports), Monaco, Montenegro (for holders of biometric passports), New Zealand, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia (for holders of biometric passports), Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Taiwan, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine (for holders of biometric passports), United Arab Emirates, USA, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vatican.
Documents to be submitted with the visa application
TURKEY
The Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Application System was launched on 17 April 2013 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye. This system allows visitors travelling to Türkiye to easily obtain their e-Visas online (www.evisa.gov.tr), in approximately three minutes.
It is possible to obtain e-Visa 7/24 at everywhere with internet connection. The applicants can obtain their visa after they fill in the necessary information concerning their identity, passport and travel dates and pay visa fee online. Please note that e-visa is only valid when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. For other purposes, such as work and study, visas are given by Turkish Embassies or Consulates. Tour operators may apply for group e-Visas and make lump sum payments for them. Fees for e-Visas obtained via the e-Visa website (www.evisa.gov.tr) are lower than the fees for visas obtained upon arrival to Turkish airports. Information regarding visa fees can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The following categories are exempted from this provision: Citizens of countries who are allowed to enter Türkiye with their national ID’s in accordance with “European Agreement on Regulations governing the Movement of Persons between Member States of the Council of Europe”,
Holders of ordinary passports issued by the following countries do NOT require a visa to stay in Turkey for a period of less than 90 days: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam (up to 30 days), Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica (up to 30 days), Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia (up to 30 days), Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (SAR, up to 30 days), Malaysia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia (up to 30 days), Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia (up to 60 days), St. Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand (up to 30 days), Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Is it safe there?
Yes. The Balkans are geopolitically stable, with good relations with the other countries and world forces. After the breakdown of socialism in Eastern Europe and the big change to market economy the area is developing in a new way. Some of the countries are full members of the European Union and NATO. Most of the countries are pretty safe. You should be more careful about your personal belongings at crowdy touristic places and better not leave your expensive car without supervision in specific places.
What are the people like?
Hot blooded and emotional. Normal and different. In big cities you will find many stressed and hard working people while outside the Matrix you can enjoy contacts with friendly and welcoming people.
Many young and skillful people immigrated to western world and richer countries. Some remained but few returned bringing investments and ideas. Many of the people who remained (mostly middle age and older) were disappointed from the changes and big part of them still lives quite poor life. In order to survive many people returned back to nature and in countryside you can still see people using horses for pulling carts or digging the ground, picking up herbs and developing alternative and traditional medicine (because of the costly medical treatment), distiling alcohol from the wine or fruits they produced... The wild spirit in mountain areas still resists the globalization.
What is the food and drinks like on the Balkans?
Tasty and natural! The Balkans enjoy very fertile climate and soil: corn, grain, rice, beans, potatoes, grape, tomatoes, peppers, melons, cherries, strawberries, blueberries, apples, pears, plums, figs, peaches, apricots, walnuts, peanuts and many other full with flavor vegetables and fruits.
If you have an opportunity try the famous red wine, yoghourt and cheese. In many restaurants you can find some traditional dishes like: "shopska salata" (tomatoes, peppers and onion), "tarator" (cold soup with yoghourt, cucumber and garlic), "kavarma" (meat with vegetables), "musaka" (meat, eggs, potatoes), ''cevapi” (meat balls), “tavche grafche” (bean), “potica” (cake) …
Beer is also good and goes well with fried tzatza (small fish from the Sea).
Is it expensive on the Balkans?
In most countries prices are 2 times cheaper than some Western European states. For example a beer is about 1 - 3 €, a bottle of excellent red wine is 10 - 20 €, a dinner in good restaurant is 20 - 40 € a person. Craft souvenirs, textile, shoes etc. are also good purchase but be careful not to mix them with the cheaper and low quality Turkish immitations. The prices are higher in the touristic places of Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria (especially the coastal areas and winter ski-resorts).
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