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Serbia

Balkans · non-Schengen

Available programmes

Property purchase

A residence permit based on ownership of residential property in Serbia, with no set minimum purchase price.

Who it suits: those ready to buy a home in the country right away

  • The purchase agreement and cadastre extract serve as the basis
  • Issued to the owner; family members via reunification
  • Renewed annually while the property is owned

Business: DOO or sole trader

A residence permit through registering a Serbian company (DOO) or a sole trader status (paušalac) and employing yourself in it.

Who it suits: freelancers, IT specialists and small business owners

  • APR registration takes a few business days
  • Sole traders can use the simplified lump-sum tax regime
  • A work permit and a registered address are required

Talent visa

A dedicated track for highly qualified professionals: simplified residence and work permits with tax incentives.

Who it suits: IT specialists and highly qualified professionals

  • A single residence and work permit
  • Shorter processing than under standard grounds
  • Tax incentives may apply to both employer and professional

Children's schooling

A residence permit for a child enrolled at a Serbian school and for the accompanying parent as legal guardian.

Who it suits: families relocating together with children

  • Public and international schools are available
  • The enrolment certificate serves as the basis
  • The parent applies as an accompanying person

Student visa

A residence permit for the duration of studies at a Serbian university or language course, with proof of enrolment and tuition payment.

Who it suits: students and language course participants

  • Programmes are available in Serbian and English
  • Renewed annually for the duration of studies
  • The status can be switched to a work basis after graduation

Work contract

Serbia issues a one-year employment permit with renewals: the procedure is noticeably shorter than in the EU and the requirements for employers are lighter.

Who it suits: those taking a job with a Serbian company

  • A single residence and work permit in one application
  • The employer confirms the vacancy and conditions
  • Changing employer requires a new permit

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