Serbia•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Family Reunification
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-30 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
90 to 180 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permission for family members of Serbian citizens or residents to join them in Serbia. Covers spouses, partners, and minor children. Allows stays of 90-180 days with extension options.
Family reunification visas allow close family members to join Serbian citizens or authorized residents. Eligible family members include spouses, civil partners, minor children (born in or out of wedlock), minor adopted children, and minor stepchildren. The visa requires proof of family relationship and sponsorship from the family member already in Serbia.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Issued within last 10 years, valid for 90+ days, with 2 blank pages
Passport photos
2 recent color photos
Health insurance
Valid medical insurance for Serbia
Marriage certificate
For spouse, with certified translation if in Cyrillic
OptionalBirth certificate
For minor children, with certified translation
OptionalCommon-law partnership proof
Notarized statements and witness statements for unmarried partners
OptionalProof of financial means
Only if not family of Serbian citizen or employed resident
OptionalSponsor Documents
Proof of residence status
Temporary or permanent residence permit or Serbian citizenship document
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or property ownership in Serbia
Income documentation
If not Serbian citizen, proof of financial means to support family
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Advantages
- Bring family to Serbia legally
- Access to healthcare and services
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Right to work/study on residence permit
- No financial requirement for Serbian citizen sponsors
Considerations
- Dependent on sponsor's status
- Additional residence permit application required
- Separate documentation for each family member
- Initial stay limited to 180 days
Application Process
Sponsor prepares supporting documents
Sponsor (Serbian citizen or resident) gathers marriage/birth certificates and other proof
Applicant prepares visa documents
Gather passport, photos, health insurance
Submit visa application
Apply at Serbian embassy/consulate
Pay visa fee
Pay EUR 50
Await decision
Processing takes 15-30 days
Register in Serbia
Register with local police within first 90 days
Apply for residence permit
Apply for temporary residence permit valid for sponsor's permit duration
Application Forms
Visa Application Form
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