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Visa Pathways to Serbia

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Asylum / Refugee Status
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Asylum / Refugee Status

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution. Those granted asylum receive temporary residence initially, with pathway to permanent residency and citizenship. Family reunification available.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Diplomatic and Official Visa (Diplomatska i službena viza)
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Diplomatic and Official Visa (Diplomatska i službena viza)

Visa issued exclusively to holders of diplomatic, official, or United Nations passports traveling on official government duty.

ValidityVaries (Depends on diplomatic assignment or official duties)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Group Visa (Type D) - Employment
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Group Visa (Type D) - Employment

Visa for multiple foreign workers applying collectively through the same employer for identical or similar positions. Streamlines processing for group hiring.

ValidityVaries (Same as individual employment Type D visa)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 EUR
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) for Seasonal Employment
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) for Seasonal Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

The Type D visa for seasonal employment is a long-stay visa designed for foreign nationals who intend to engage in seasonal work in the sectors of agriculture, forestry, and fishing for a period exceeding 90 days.

Validity6 months
Processing14-30 days
Cost50 EUR
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Education
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Education

Foreign nationals accepted into a recognized Serbian educational institution (university, language school, or academic exchange program).

Validity6 months
Processing1 month
Cost50 EUR
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Family Reunification
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Family Reunification

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

Validity6 months
Processing1 month
Cost50 EUR
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Medical Treatment/Care
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Medical Treatment/Care

Foreign nationals requiring long-term medical treatment or social welfare care in a registered Serbian institution.

Validity6 months
Processing1 month
Cost50 EUR
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Religious Service
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Long-Stay Visa (Type D) – Religious Service

Foreign nationals engaged as priests or religious officials by a church or religious community registered in Serbia.

Validity6 months
Processing1 month
Cost50 EUR
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PR — Permanent Residence Permit (Stalno nastanjenje)
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PR — Permanent Residence Permit (Stalno nastanjenje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite residence permit for foreigners who have lived continuously in Serbia for at least three years, or qualify through Serbian origin or asylum.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Single Permit for Temporary Residence and Work
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Single Permit for Temporary Residence and Work

ValidityUp to 3 years (renewable)
Processing15 days
CostFree
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Single Permit – Employment Contract (Jedinstvena dozvola – Zapošljavanje)
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Single Permit – Employment Contract (Jedinstvena dozvola – Zapošljavanje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined temporary residence and work permit for foreign nationals employed under a Serbian labor contract, valid up to three years.

Validity3 years
Processing4-8 weeks
CostFree
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Single Permit – Self-Employment (Jedinstvena dozvola – Samozapošljavanje)
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Single Permit – Self-Employment (Jedinstvena dozvola – Samozapošljavanje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined residence and work permit for foreigners registering a business, sole proprietorship, or becoming a controlling shareholder in Serbia.

ValidityUp to 3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 EUR
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Temporary Residence – Accredited Foreign Journalist (Privremeni boravak – Akreditovani strani novinar)
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Temporary Residence – Accredited Foreign Journalist (Privremeni boravak – Akreditovani strani novinar)

Residence permit for representatives of foreign media organizations accredited with Serbia's information ministry.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Independent Stay (Privremeni boravak – Samostalni boravak)
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Temporary Residence – Independent Stay (Privremeni boravak – Samostalni boravak)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for financially self-sufficient foreign nationals not engaged in employment, suitable for retirees and those living on savings or passive income.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Investment (Privremeni boravak – Investitor)
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Temporary Residence – Investment (Privremeni boravak – Investitor)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign nationals making qualifying investments in Serbian businesses, real estate, or the economy with no fixed minimum amount.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Property Ownership (Privremeni boravak – Vlasništvo nad nekretninom)
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Temporary Residence – Property Ownership (Privremeni boravak – Vlasništvo nad nekretninom)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign nationals who own real estate in Serbia, with no minimum property value requirement.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Scientific Research (Privremeni boravak – Naučno istraživanje)
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Temporary Residence – Scientific Research (Privremeni boravak – Naučno istraživanje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign researchers and scientists conducting research work at Serbian academic or scientific institutions.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Startup (Privremeni boravak – Startup)
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Temporary Residence – Startup (Privremeni boravak – Startup)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign entrepreneurs launching a new business venture in Serbia, allowing company formation as the sole employee.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Temporary Residence – Volunteering (Privremeni boravak – Volontiranje)
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Temporary Residence – Volunteering (Privremeni boravak – Volontiranje)

Residence permit for foreign nationals registered as volunteers with organizations listed in Serbia's official volunteer registry.

ValidityVaries (Duration depends on purpose and sponsor status. Renewable annually.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Viza A – Aerodromska tranzitna viza)
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Viza A – Aerodromska tranzitna viza)

Visa permitting transit through the international zone of a Serbian airport without entering the country, valid up to six months.

Validity5 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost90 EUR
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Visa C — Electronic Visa (e-Visa Type C)
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Visa C — Electronic Visa (e-Visa Type C)

Digital travel authorization for eligible nationals. Complete application online within 24 hours from anywhere in the world for short-stay tourism or private visits.

ValidityVaries (Within any 180-day period, available for 46 eligible countries)
ProcessingVaries
Cost90 EUR
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Visa D — Long-Stay Visa (Visa D)
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Visa D — Long-Stay Visa (Visa D)

Validity180 days
Processing15-30 days
CostFree
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Viza C — Short-Stay Visa C – Tourism (Viza C – Turistička)
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Viza C — Short-Stay Visa C – Tourism (Viza C – Turistička)

Short-stay visa allowing entry and stay in Serbia for up to 90 days within 180 days for tourism and leisure purposes.

ValidityVaries (Can be extended to obtain temporary residence permit for longer employment)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 EUR
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