TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Visas are not required for EU member countries, EU membership candidate countries, and a number of other countries, if staying in Serbia less than 90 days.

 

Expatriates wishing to reside in Serbia are required to obtain a temporary residence Visa Type D. Within 24 hours upon entering the country they are obliged to register with the police station in the territory of residence. In addition, those who are eligible for a residence permit have to submit the application to the Secretariat of Internal Affairs in whose territory the foreigner has his registered place of abode. It normally takes not more than three weeks to process the application, and the temporary residence permit is issued for a period of up to one year. Upon expiration of the temporary residence permit, it may be extended for another year. The holder of a residence permit is also obliged to notify the local police of any change of address.

Visas are no longer required for: EU member countries, EU membership candidate countries, and a number of other countries, if staying in Serbia less than 90 days. Therefore, nationals of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg,  FYR Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Singapore, Seychelles, Switzerland, Slovenia, Spain, Slovak Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island and USA may visit Serbia at any time. For other countries, it is necessary to obtain invitation letters approved by the authorized institution in order for their citizens to obtain visas for Serbia. To start employment in Serbia, a foreigner must be granted the approval for temporary residence, as well as the approval for employment.

The EU citizens, as well as those from Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland can now travel to Serbia with just ID cards. They no longer need to have a passport for entering Serbia. People from these countries who visit Serbia with valid ID cards will be able to stay in the country for up to 90 days.

To be granted a temporary stay Visa Type D it is necessary to submit the following documents:

• Valid travel document (passport must be valid at least 90 days from the date of issuing visa)

• Notification of flat

•  Two photographs (3,5 x 4,5 cm, colored, enface)

• Completed Visa Application form (three copies)

•  Proof of reasons for stay in Serbia

• Proof of residence (if you are not residing in your native country)

• Proof of sufficient funds for staying in Serbia

• Proof of paid submission fee for stay

Notice:

The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documentation.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted and they will be returned to the applicant at their cost. When completing the application forms, please print and note all requested information, including your full address in the country you are residing (P.O. Box not accepted) and telephone number.

Request for temporary stay can be submitted in Serbia and in the Serbian General Consulate of the country where applicant is residing. For any additional information please contact the nearest Embassy/Consulate General or www.mfa.gov.rs and www.mup.gov.rs