Passport renewal in Serbia
Renewing a Serbian passport generally involves submitting an application and required documents to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP). The process typically includes filling out a form, providing identification, and having fingerprints and a photograph taken.
It is advisable for individuals to begin the passport renewal process several months before their current passport's expiration date. This allows ample time to secure an appointment, gather all necessary documents, and account for the standard processing period, which can vary.
Start 15 days ahead
The law stipulates a deadline of 15 days for issuing a passport from the date of submitting a complete application. However, individuals should factor in time for scheduling an appointment at the MUP, which can sometimes extend the overall process.
The process
- 1Gather all required documents, including the old passport and proof of Serbian citizenship.
- 2Schedule an appointment at a MUP organizational unit or an authorized diplomatic-consular mission if abroad.
- 3Attend the appointment, submit the application form, and provide biometric data (photograph and fingerprints).
- 4Pay the prescribed administrative fee.
- 5Collect the new passport once it is ready, typically at the same location where the application was submitted.
What to bring
- Previous passport (if available and not lost/stolen)
- Proof of Serbian citizenship (e.g., citizenship certificate, if not already in the MUP's records)
- Proof of identity (e.g., valid national ID card - lična karta)
- Proof of paid administrative fee
Who handles it
Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova (Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia)
https://mup.gov.rs/wps/portal/sr/gradjani/dokumenta/pasos
The administrative fee for issuing a new passport is a specific amount in Serbian Dinars (RSD), which individuals should confirm with the MUP or their diplomatic-consular mission. The current fee for a biometric passport can be found on the MUP's official website or by contacting them directly.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure all necessary documents are current and valid, particularly proof of citizenship, as discrepancies can delay the process.
- Appointments at MUP offices or consulates can sometimes be limited, so booking well in advance is recommended.
- For individuals under 18, specific parental consent or presence is required, and different rules may apply.
- If applying abroad, processing times and required documents might have slight variations, so contacting the specific diplomatic-consular mission is crucial.
Sources
This guide is based on one official source.
- Pasos - Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova mup.gov.rs
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