U.S. Embassy in Serbia

Important Information about Visa Appointments

Urgent Travel

If you have an urgent matter for which you need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at our Online Scheduling Service to request an expedited appointment. Requests for expedited appointments will only be considered if they are submitted through the Appointment Service Website.

Embassy Belgrade Visa Application Requirements for Fee Exempt Visas

Diplomats and Other Governmental Officials:

• Most official and diplomatic visa applicants are not required to appear for an interview with a consular officer and are exempt from fees and fingerprint collection.
• The Embassy only accepts Serbian diplomatic and official visa applications that have been processed through the MFA Sector for Consular Affairs Passport and Overflights Section.  Additionally, we work closely with other countries’ embassies to process their diplomatic and official visa applications – please email consbelgrade@state.gov and we can guide you through our process.
• Official and diplomatic visa applications with required documents for official travel to the United States on behalf of the Serbian government may be dropped off and picked up by the applicant or a designated MFA courier at the Consular Section at Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karadordevica 92, 11040, Belgrade, Monday through Friday from 14:00 to 15:00.
• All other arrangements for the pick-up or drop-off of applications are approved by appointment only.  Please email consbelgrade@state.gov to schedule a time.  Only those authorized by the Consular Section will be able to enter.
• G-1, G-2, and G-3 visa applications must be accompanied by a Note Verbale from the applicant’s national government.  G-4 visa applications must be accompanied by an official request from the appropriate international organization.  Applications can be dropped off and picked up by the applicant or a designated courier from the applicant’s organization at the Consular Section at Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karadordevica 92, 11040, Belgrade, Monday through Friday from 1400 to 1500.
• Processing time is normally 5-7 business days after submission of the application.  However, processing times may vary and there is no guarantee that the visa will be ready within this time frame.
• We urge travelers to apply as early as possible and never to make firm or non-refundable travel arrangements before receiving a valid visa.
• Holders of diplomatic or official passports traveling to the United States for tourism or other non-official purposes — as well as A-3, G-5 and – NATO-7 applicants — should email consbelgrade@state.gov for application instructions.
• The Embassy will return visa applications that do not meet this criteria for diplomatic and official visa processing.

U.S. Government-Funded J Visas:

• U.S. Government-funded J visa applicants are not required to schedule an interview through our scheduling service and are exempted from visa processing fees.
• Applicants for this visa category should instead contact the Consular Section directly at consbelgrade@state.gov and include a scanned copy of their DS 2019 form.
• The Consular Section will explain our procedures, schedule an interview, and inform applicants about necessary documents.  Interviews will take place at the Consular Section at Bulevar Kneza Aleksandra Karadordevica 92, 11040, Belgrade.
• Processing time is normally 5-7 business days after the interview.  However, processing times may vary and there is no guarantee that the visa will be ready within this time frame.
• Once the visa is ready, applicants will receive pick-up instructions from the Consular Section.
• We urge travelers to apply as early as possible and never to make firm or non-refundable travel arrangements before receiving a valid visa.

CDC Requirements for Entry into the United States

For more information, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/index.htm