I can confidently say, repeating the words of our president: Serbia… (сербия · министр · россиянин)
I can confidently say, repeating the words of our president: Serbia will not introduce visas for citizens of the Russian Federation; they are the kindest guests in our country. The Minister of the Government of Serbia emphasized that 'Serbs love Russian tourists very much.'
Consensus
- Serbia will maintain a visa-free regime for Russian citizens.
- Russian tourists are the most numerous visitors to Serbia in the first half of 2026.
- Direct flights connect Serbia with several Russian cities, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi, and Nizhny Novgorod.
- Serbian officials have stated that Russians are welcomed as 'the best guests' and should feel at home in Serbia.
- The Serbian government has rejected the idea of introducing visas for Russians or imposing anti-Russian sanctions.
Points of divergence
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated on June 1 that Serbia would not introduce visas for Russian citizens, emphasizing policy is based on national interests rather than rumors or speculation. — vedomosti
- Minister Nenad Popovich reiterated that Serbia has not introduced anti-Russian sanctions and remains the only country in Europe not to join such measures for four consecutive years. — kommerzant
- Serbian Minister of Justice Goran Selak stated at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that Bosnia and Herzegovina will not allow a visa regime with Russia, emphasizing no compromise is possible on this issue. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Serbia will keep visa-free entry for Russians — Ведомости
- Serbia promises not to cancel visa-free regime for Russians — Коммерсантъ
- Nenad Popovic: Serbia will remain visa-free for Russian citizens — Вести