Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

What Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia does

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia is the government ministry responsible for conducting the foreign policy of the Republic of Serbia, operating under the authority of the Government of the Republic of Serbia and headquartered at Kneza Miloša 24-26, Belgrade. The Ministry was established in its current form in 2006 following Serbia's independence after the dissolution of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, though Serbia's foreign affairs function dates institutionally to 1811. The Ministry executes its mandate through a central headquarters in Belgrade and a global network of embassies, consulates general and consulates, permanent missions to international organizations (UN, EU, UNESCO, OSCE, Council of Europe), and honorary consulates. Its core functions include bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, EU integration coordination, security policy engagement, consular services for Serbian citizens abroad, visa processing for foreign nationals, and diaspora relations.

The Ministry's service portfolio consists of core consular services (passports, document certification, citizenship matters, civil registry, emergency assistance to detainees, customs declarations, military service matters, and inheritance matters), entry-to-Serbia services for foreign nationals, diplomatic protocol management, the Diplomatic Academy for training diplomatic personnel, and the Diplomatic Archive for historical records. Digital services include the e-Конзулат (eConsular) electronic services portal hosted on the Serbian e-government platform, which provides online consular applications, and a color-coded travel advisory traffic-light system classifying destination security risk. The Ministry maintains active participation in the Artemis Accords (signed July 2026), the Serbia-USA Strategic Dialogue (launched July 2026), NATO's Partnership for Peace, the Non-Aligned Movement, the International Organisation of La Francophonie, and the UN Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation 2026-2030.

The Ministry operates as a state-funded entity with revenue derived from the Serbian state budget rather than commercial sources; consular services carry nominal administrative fees per official fee schedules. The organization is led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Marko Đurić, with State Secretary Nevena Jovanović supporting policy implementation. The Ministry reaches citizens and external audiences through its official website (mfa.gov.rs), social media channels (X/Twitter, YouTube, Instagram), RSS feeds, and formal press releases. It is not a commercially traded entity, has no subsidiaries, and is not subject to venture or private equity ownership.

Name

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

Legal name

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

Website

https://mfa.gov.rs

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia is the government ministry responsible for conducting Serbia's foreign policy, delivering consular services to citizens abroad, processing visas, and representing Serbia through embassies and permanent missions to international organizations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Diplomatic and Consular Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), National Security and International Affairs (928), National Security (92811)

SIC

Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAIAA

Diplomatic Missions & Embassies (Bilateral Relations)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

SECONDARYBPAIAIAB

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

SECONDARYBPAIAIAF

Economic & Trade Diplomacy (Commercial, Investment, Sanctions Policy)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

SECONDARYBPAIAIAE

Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy & Strategic Communications

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

SECONDARYBPAIAIAL

Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

Keywords

• Consular services
• Diplomatic representation
• Visa processing
• Foreign affairs
• Travel advisory services

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia delivers consular services (passports, document certification, citizenship matters, civil registry, emergency assistance) to Serbian citizens abroad and provides visa processing, entry requirements information, and travel advisory services for foreign nationals. It conducts Serbia's foreign policy through a global diplomatic network, manages diplomatic protocol, runs the Diplomatic Academy for personnel training, and maintains the Diplomatic Archive.

Product overview

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia operates as a government ministry providing diplomatic and consular services. The portfolio consists of consular services for Serbian citizens abroad and foreign nationals entering Serbia, diplomatic protocol management, the Diplomatic Academy for training, and a Diplomatic Archive for historical records. Digital services include the e-Consulate electronic administrative portal, a country-specific travel advisory system with traffic light classification, and comprehensive travel information covering health insurance, driver's licenses, and pet travel. The ministry also manages Serbia's representation through embassies, consulates, and permanent missions worldwide, along with bilateral and multilateral cooperation frameworks.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consular Services
• Travel Abroad Advisory Services
• Entry to Serbia Services
• Diplomatic Protocol
• Diplomatic Academy
• Diplomatic Archive
• e-Consulate (eКонзулат)
• Travel Advisory Traffic Light System

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core and secondary.

• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Serbia acceded to NASA's Artemis programme on 17 July 2026, signing the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The programme focuses on peaceful exploration of outer space, lunar missions, and international space cooperation. Minister Đurić signed the agreement alongside U.S. Assistant Secretary Wesley Brooks and NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson. The Accords are founded on the 1967 Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space.
• United States of America - Strategic DialogueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst round of Strategic Dialogue between Serbia and the United States opened in Washington in July 2026, led by Foreign Minister Marko Đurić and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The dialogue establishes an institutional framework for strategic cooperation across multiple areas including science, technology, and bilateral relations.
• United Nations (UN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia maintains active membership and cooperation with the United Nations system. Ministry handles Serbia's participation in UN bodies, including the UN General Assembly, specialized agencies, and the UN Human Rights system. Active engagement in the Framework for UN and Serbia Cooperation for Sustainable Development 2026-2030.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia participates in UNESCO through the Commission of the Republic of Serbia for Cooperation with UNESCO. Active in cultural heritage protection, education, science, and communication sectors.
• OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia is an active participant in OSCE, engaging in security policy, arms control, and regional cooperation. Ministry coordinates Serbia's position on European security issues through this organization.
• Council of EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia cooperates with the Council of Europe on human rights, rule of law, and democratic governance. Ministry handles relations and participation in CoE bodies and conventions.
• European Union (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia is in EU integration process. Ministry manages political relations with EU institutions, sectoral policy coordination, and regional initiatives through the EU Sector. Mission to EU based in Brussels.
• Partnership for Peace (NATO)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia participates in NATO's Partnership for Peace programme while maintaining military neutrality. Ministry handles security policy cooperation and dialogue through this framework.
• International Organisation of La FrancophoniesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia participates in Francophonie activities through the dedicated group handling economic multilateral affairs and Francophonie cooperation.
• Non-Aligned MovementsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSerbia maintains active engagement in the Non-Aligned Movement, reflecting its traditional foreign policy orientation and solidarity with movement principles.
• Republic of ItalymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral relations characterized by longstanding friendship, intensive political dialogue, well-developed economic cooperation, and high level of mutual trust. Italy supports Serbia's EU integration process. State Secretary Jovanović met with Italian Ambassador Luca Gori in July 2026 to discuss cooperation and preparations for Expo 2027.
• Federal Republic of GermanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany and Serbia maintain good bilateral relations with mutual desire for further enhancement. Minister Đurić met with German Ambassador Anke Konrad for farewell visit discussing bilateral relations, EU integration, Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, Berlin Process, and regional issues.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary: Hungary's foreign affairs ministry — a Central European EU and NATO member state foreign ministry with which Serbia maintains active cooperation, including on EU integration support.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia: Croatia's foreign and European affairs ministry — the most structurally similar peer as a fellow former-Yugoslav, Southeast European foreign ministry with EU membership, managing bilateral relations in the Western Balkans.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnia's foreign affairs ministry — a fellow former-Yugoslav, Southeast European foreign ministry with comparable scope of bilateral cooperation, EU integration pathway, and regional coordination responsibilities.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria: Bulgaria's foreign affairs ministry — a neighboring Balkan EU member state foreign ministry with comparable scope of consular services, EU coordination, and regional engagement.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania: Romania's foreign affairs ministry — a fellow Southeast European EU/NATO member state foreign ministry with a comparable organizational structure and active regional cooperation role.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of State: The United States' foreign affairs ministry and diplomatic counterpart. Directly comparable as the foreign-policy and consular services institution of a sovereign state, currently engaged with Serbia via the Strategic Dialogue framework.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation: Russia's foreign affairs ministry. Comparable as the foreign-policy institution of a major power with which Serbia maintains historically deep ties; relevant given Serbia's documented Russia and Eurasia bilateral department.
• Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Italy's foreign affairs ministry. Comparable as a national foreign ministry with strong bilateral ties to Serbia and active support for Serbia's EU accession — confirmed through recent State Secretary engagement and Expo 2027 preparations.
• Federal Foreign Office of Germany (Auswärtiges Amt): Germany's federal ministry for foreign affairs. Directly comparable as a national foreign affairs ministry running a global embassy network, with active bilateral engagement and EU policy leadership — a key partner for Serbia on EU integration.
• French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Quai d'Orsay): France's foreign affairs ministry. Comparable as a major EU member state foreign ministry with global embassy network; relevant given Serbia's engagement through the Francophonie framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MFASerbia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/msprsvideo
• Instagraminstagram.com/mfaserbia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/mfars

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Profiles2 records

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