Basic Travel Requirements for Gambians visiting
Serbia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Serbian Visa.
- A Gambian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Serbia Visa for Gambians
Facts about Serbia
Serbia is one of the 11 countries located in the Balkans, in the Southeast of Europe. Sharing borders with Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, Serbia is home to approximately seven million people.
The capital city, Belgrade, is one of the oldest and largest cities in Southeastern Europe. Having been fought over by the Romans, Ottomans, Hapsburgs, and others in the past, Serbia today enjoys a blend of cultures, making it a fun place with several festivals and scenic spots.
With its medieval cities, fortresses, and monasteries, Serbia attracts a large number of tourists yearly. The sometimes extreme weather in Serbia makes it an enjoyable place in the summer for tourists as they get to visit the many national parks throughout the country and the mountain resorts in the winter.
Types of Serbia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Serbia Visa
- A Gambian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (45 mm x 35 mm), taken against a white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Serbia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Gambians travelling to Serbia for visitation, sightseeing and vacation purposes can apply for the Serbian tourist visa.
- You can now bring an unlimited sum of foreign currency into Serbia, but be aware that you can only take up to 10,000 EUR out of the country.
- If you enter Serbia with more than 10,000 euro in cash (or equivalent in other currencies), you must declare it to customs. If you fail to do so, Serbian customs may confiscate your money or levy heavy fines
- Gambians must register with the local police within the first 24 hours of arrival. Hotels or similar accommodation will do this for you. If you are staying at a private residence, you will need to register in person at the nearest police station.
- If you wish to stay in Serbia longer than 90 days during any 180-day period, you must apply for a temporary residence permit from the local police with jurisdiction over where you are staying in Serbia. You cannot apply for a residence permit outside of Serbia.
- It is recommended that all applicants have health insurance for the period of stay in Serbia, covering possible medical costs to the amount of not less than 20,000 Euros.
- Violent crime in Serbia is most often associated with organized crime activities and hooliganism surrounding high-profile sporting events, but can also be the result of xenophobia.
- Tourists should pay attention to taxi meters and listed fares as taxi drivers may try to scam foreigners and charge higher rates.
- Drivers should also be cautious when driving along Serbia’s Ibarska Magistrala, the highway between Belgrade to Čačak because of the higher rate of accidents.
- Winter fog in Serbia is another concern because it significantly reduces visibility and is especially heavy in the Vojvodina region between Belgrade and the Hungarian border.
- Belgrade and some other large cities in Serbia have public transportation networks. Buses are often crowded, and some lines and vehicles are poorly maintained. There is also an intercity bus and train service for many locations in Serbia.
Serbia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Gambians intending to travel to Serbia for business purposes can apply for the Serbian business visa.
- You are required to provide a business introduction letter from your Gambia-based company. All letters must be printed on the company’s letterhead.
- A letter of invitation from the applicant’s host company is required. This letter must:
- Be on company letterhead including the full address and contact details of the host.
- Be addressed to the Serbia Embassy.
- Specify the applicant’s full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.
- Specify the purpose and duration of stay.
- Specify the type of visa, validity, and the number of entries requested.
- Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant.
- Be signed and dated by the applicant’s host.
- Business travellers are required to provide a round trip ticket.
- It is important that you provide a bank statement from the past six months.
- If you are travelling with a minor, you are required to provide their original birth certificate.
- If the host company is going to cover your expenses in Switzerland, proof of that must be provided.
Serbia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 ()
Business visa
100.00 ()
Serbia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Gambia
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Serbia currently does not maintain an embassy in Gambia. Citizens of Gambia are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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