Published: 02.10.2026
The EU Delegation to Serbia says that ETIAS, the EU’s planned pre-travel authorization system, is expected to be implemented in late 2026. Travelers eligible for visa-free entry will need to take the new travel-document requirements into account.
According to the source, ETIAS is expected to add a pre-travel requirement for visa-exempt journeys to Europe, with implementation planned for late 2026. For foreigners living in Serbia and Serbian citizens, this means accounting for a new travel-document procedure when making short-term trips to European countries. The source does not present ETIAS as a replacement for a long-term visa or residence permit, so it does not directly change relocation to Serbia. It is relevant mainly for people planning regular travel from Serbia to the EU after the system launches.