Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Serbian citizenship matters (acquisition by descent, admission, re-acquisition, release and renunciation) are decided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Applications can be filed at a Serbian mission, which forwards them without delay.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Serbia in Canberra (ACT) and Consulate-General of Serbia in Sydney (Woollahra, NSW), which per the Government's list covers Australia except the ACT. Procedures below are published centrally by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried out by the missions.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Serbia.
How to apply
File the application in person or through an authorised person at a mission, which forwards it to the Ministry of Internal Affairs | a receipt confirms filing
Documents you need
- Signed statement and documents depending on the route (not listed on the page)
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Information comes from the central Foreign Ministry pages, which show no date and publish no fees;
Official sources
- mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/services/citizenship
- mfa.gov.rs/en/foreign-policy/bilateral-cooperation/australija/embas…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Serbia's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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