Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Family Reunification

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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Family Reunification

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 month

Application Fee

50 EUR

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Spouse or family member of a Serbian citizen, or a foreign national holding a valid Serbian residence permit or asylum status.

This visa category facilitates the reunification of families where one member is a Serbian citizen or a legal resident. It allows the applicant to enter Serbia for the purpose of joining their family member. Following entry, the applicant must apply for a Temporary Residence Permit to continue their stay.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

6 months

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

PR — Permanent Residence Permit (Stalno nastanjenje)

Serbia

PR — Permanent Residence Permit (Stalno nastanjenje)

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Completed visa application form

Valid passport

Applicant's photo

Proof of paid visa fee

Proof of family ties

Proof of inviter's status

Proof of financial means and health insurance

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed visa application form

Valid passport

Applicant's photo

Proof of paid visa fee

Proof of family ties (marriage/birth certificate)

Proof of inviter's status in Serbia

Proof of financial means and health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows family members to live together in Serbia
Potential work authorization for spouses

Worth Knowing

Requires proof of sponsor's legal status in Serbia
Visa is a precursor to TRP
Invalid proof of family ties
Insufficient financial means of the sponsor

Application Process

Apply via official portal or diplomatic mission

Submit proof of family ties and sponsor status

Pay 50 EUR fee

Wait for processing (30 days)

Enter Serbia and apply for Temporary Residence Permit

Application Forms

Official Visa Application Portal

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Overview

Spouse or family member of a Serbian citizen, or a foreign national holding a valid Serbian residence permit or asylum status.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Completed visa application form

Valid passport

Applicant's photo

Proof of paid visa fee

Proof of family ties

Proof of inviter's status

Proof of financial means and health insurance

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed visa application form

Valid passport

Applicant's photo

Proof of paid visa fee

Proof of family ties (marriage/birth certificate)

Proof of inviter's status in Serbia

Proof of financial means and health insurance