Welcome to the Australian Embassy in Belgrade
Welcome to the website of the Australian Embassy in Belgrade. Here you will find information on how to contact us, advice on the range of consular and passport services available to Australians, information on visa and citizenship arrangements, and general information about Australia.
The Australian Ambassador to Serbia is HE Mr Daniel Emery. The Australian Embassy in Belgrade is accredited to the Republic of Serbia, Republic of North Macedonia and Montenegro .
If you wish to learn more about Australian foreign, trade and development policy or our bilateral relationships we encourage you to explore the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
If you are an Australian travelling overseas we encourage you to check the Smartraveller website. You can also follow Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates.
If you would like regular updates on the work the Australian Embassy does in Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro, follow us on Facebook.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS
Dear DAP applicants,
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Direct Aid Program. The call for proposals for 2024-25 is now closed. Successful applicants will be notified in the next eight to ten weeks.
DAP Committee
PASSPORT FEES UPDATE
Please note that fees for Australian passports and other travel documents will increase from 1 July 2024.
The Australian Passport Office fees web page will be updated with the new fees shortly: https://www.passports.gov.au/Fees
SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT
The Social Security Agreement between Australia and the Republic of Serbia commenced on 1 February 2024.
Further information in both English and Serbian, including FAQ can be found on the website of the Department of Social Services:
Important information for travel to Australia
Unvaccinated Australian citizens, permanent residents, and visitors can now enter and leave Australia at any time without needing an individual travel exemption.
All incoming travellers will need to comply with the testing and quarantine requirements of the state or territory of their arrival, and any other state or territory to which they plan to travel. Restrictions can change at any time.
People arriving in Australia will no longer need to complete a Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration.
For further information please visit COVID-19 and the border (homeaffairs.gov.au). The Smartraveller website https://www.smartraveller.gov.au remains a valuable source of information with links to relevant Government websites.
The Embassy is working with clients from 09:00 am to 1:00 pm. Client services are strictly by appointment only.
If you can't find an available appointment and it's urgent, call our office on +381 (0)11 3303 400.
Read our Consular Services Charter for what services we can and cannot provide.
Follow the Embassy Facebook page Facebook.com/AustraliainSerbia and subscribe to Smartraveller.gov.au for regular updates.
After hours please call +61 2 6261 3305.
Online-only lodgement for Visitor visa (subclass 600)
The Department of Home Affairs (the Department) is introducing 100 per cent online lodgement for Visitor visas (subclass 600). The changes will be introduced in two phases commencing from September 2021. Following these changes, paper applications will not be accepted as valid for lodgement:
- From 30 September 2021 (phase 1), all applicants applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) from outside Australia in any stream must lodge their application online via ImmiAccount. Applicants applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) in Australia in the Tourist stream may lodge their application online via ImmiAccount or by posting their application to the Sydney office. The courier option will no longer be available.
- From early 2022 (phase 2), all applicants applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) in Australia in the Tourist stream must lodge their application online via ImmiAccount.
How can I apply for a Visitor visa online?
ImmiAccount is an online service that provides a simple, efficient and convenient way to apply for a visa. You can create an ImmiAccount, select the visa type you want to apply for, attach documents, submit family applications together and pay the application fee online at https://online.immi.gov.au
You can also get help from a family member, friend or migration agent to submit your application if required.
Australian Visa Application Centres outside Australia may also offer assisted online lodgement services, depending on local country arrangements.
Where can I get additional information?
Information about these changes will be updated on the Department’s website for each Visitor visa (subclass 600) stream page. A list of all streams is at:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600
Information and guidance about applying online and using ImmiAccount is available on the Department’s website at:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/applying-online-or-on-paper/online
Smartraveller website
Smartraveller has the latest authoritative travel advice so you can be informed and prepared about overseas travel. Subscribe to receive travel advice updates straight to your email inbox.
Visit Smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe or connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.
You can now also subscribe to the new SMS service to receive critical alerts in the event of a crisis overseas.
As always, we encourage Australians overseas to stay in touch with friends and family and let them know you’re safe.
If you need immediate assistance, you can call the Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
Home Affairs Europe Service Centre phone numbers are no longer in operation
The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs Europe Service Centre phone numbers are no longer in operation. Home Affairs have a new Global Service Centre (GSC) providing longer opening hours and shorter wait times. For more information visit Home Affairs website or The Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom websites.
Passports
Information about Australian passport and most recent updates can be found here www.passports.gov.au.
Payments for passport and notary services
Passport and notarial fees are payable only by debit or credit card. Notarial services fees can be found at notarial services.
Cards accepted by the Embassy include the Dina Card, Visa, Visa electron, MasterCard and Maestro. All payments will be processed in Serbian Dinars (RSD).
For those not in Serbia, a Credit Card Authorisation Form is attached (FORM) [DOCX].
For Australians in North Macedonia, you can make a bank transfer in euro (EUR) for passport and notary services. Contact the Embassy in Belgrade or our Consular Office in Skopje (North Macedonia) if you wish to use this option.
Appointments for consular and passport services must be made via our online booking system.
If you can't find an available appointment time and it's urgent, call our office on +381 (0)11 3303 400.
Passport fees
Our current passport fees can be found at passport fees.
Consular services: Services for Australians overseas
Please also see this page if you require emergency consular assistance.
