Serbia Embassy Berlin

About the Serbian Embassy in Berlin

The Serbian Embassy in Berlin represents the Republic of Serbia in Germany and supports the development of political, economic and diplomatic relations between Serbia and Germany. Its diplomatic work also reflects Serbia's close ties with Germany and its broader cooperation with European institutions.

Bilateral relations cover areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure, education, culture and regional cooperation. Germany is also an important political and economic partner for Serbia, while Serbia's European integration remains an important part of the wider relationship.

In addition to its diplomatic role, the embassy provides consular assistance to Serbian citizens and handles selected administrative matters. However, its consular district is limited to Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Residents of other German federal states are generally served by one of Serbia's Consulates General.

Visa Information

German citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays in Serbia of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Longer stays, employment or other residence purposes may require a residence permit or another appropriate authorisation.

For employment in Serbia, a residence and work authorisation may be required regardless of the intended duration of employment. Serbia provides electronic procedures for certain residence and work applications, although requirements depend on the individual purpose of stay.

Serbian citizens holding a valid biometric passport can generally travel to Germany and other Schengen countries without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This visa exemption applies to purposes such as tourism, business visits and private visits that do not involve employment requiring prior authorisation.

Serbian nationals who intend to work, study, reunite with family or remain in Germany for a longer period generally need the appropriate German national visa or residence procedure. These applications are handled by the German Embassy in Belgrade, not by the Serbian Embassy in Berlin.

Consular Services

The Serbian Embassy in Berlin provides a range of consular services for Serbian citizens residing within its consular district. The exact documentation and procedure depend on the service requested.

• Applications for Serbian passports and travel documents
• Citizenship and civil registration matters
• Certification of signatures and selected documents
• Powers of attorney and certain notarial procedures
• Consular certificates and administrative documents
• Consular assistance for Serbian nationals

The embassy accepts applications for biometric Serbian passports. It also handles citizenship procedures, selected civil status matters and certifications. However, some documents, such as Serbian identity cards and driving licences, cannot be issued through the embassy and must be handled by the competent authorities in Serbia.

Because Serbia has several Consulates General in Germany, applicants should first determine which Serbian mission is responsible for their federal state before starting a consular procedure.

Appointments

Prior appointments are mandatory for a number of consular procedures at the Serbian Embassy in Berlin. The embassy provides an online appointment system for services such as passport applications, citizenship matters and certain document certifications.

Applicants should select the correct service when booking and prepare all required documents before attending. Some procedures require the applicant's personal presence, particularly passport applications and certifications of signatures.

Before booking an appointment, residents should also verify whether the embassy in Berlin is responsible for their place of residence. Serbia's Consulates General in other German cities have separate consular districts and appointment procedures.