Serbia
All Visa Pathways(23 visas)
SerbiaAsylum / Refugee Status
Protection granted to individuals fleeing persecution. Those granted asylum receive temporary residence initially, with pathway to permanent residency and citizenship. Family reunification available.
SerbiaDiplomatic and Official Visa (Diplomatska i službena viza)
Visa issued exclusively to holders of diplomatic, official, or United Nations passports traveling on official government duty.
SerbiaGroup 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.
SerbiaLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Education
Foreign nationals accepted into a recognized Serbian educational institution (university, language school, or academic exchange program).
SerbiaLong-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.
SerbiaLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Medical Treatment/Care
Foreign nationals requiring long-term medical treatment or social welfare care in a registered Serbian institution.
SerbiaLong-Stay Visa (Type D) - Religious Service
Foreign nationals engaged as priests or religious officials by a church or religious community registered in Serbia.
SerbiaLong-Stay Visa (Type D) for Seasonal Employment
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.
SerbiaPR — Permanent Residence Permit (Stalno nastanjenje)
Indefinite residence permit for foreigners who have lived continuously in Serbia for at least three years, or qualify through Serbian origin or asylum.
SerbiaSingle Permit - Employment Contract (Jedinstvena dozvola - Zapošljavanje)
Combined temporary residence and work permit for foreign nationals employed under a Serbian labor contract, valid up to three years.
SerbiaSingle Permit - Self-Employment (Jedinstvena dozvola - Samozapošljavanje)
Combined residence and work permit for foreigners registering a business, sole proprietorship, or becoming a controlling shareholder in Serbia.
SerbiaSingle Permit for Temporary Residence and Work
Combined temporary residence and work authorization for skilled professionals and specialists in Serbia, valid up to 3 years and renewable through a single digital application.
SerbiaTemporary Residence - Accredited Foreign Journalist (Privremeni boravak - Akreditovani strani novinar)
Residence permit for representatives of foreign media organizations accredited with Serbia's information ministry.
SerbiaTemporary Residence - Independent Stay (Privremeni boravak - Samostalni boravak)
Residence permit for financially self-sufficient foreign nationals not engaged in employment, suitable for retirees and those living on savings or passive income.
SerbiaTemporary Residence - Investment (Privremeni boravak - Investitor)
Residence permit for foreign nationals making qualifying investments in Serbian businesses, real estate, or the economy with no fixed minimum amount.
SerbiaTemporary Residence - Property Ownership (Privremeni boravak - Vlasništvo nad nekretninom)
Residence permit for foreign nationals who own real estate in Serbia, with no minimum property value requirement.
SerbiaTemporary Residence - Scientific Research (Privremeni boravak - Naučno istraživanje)
Residence permit for foreign researchers and scientists conducting research work at Serbian academic or scientific institutions.
SerbiaTemporary Residence - Startup (Privremeni boravak - Startup)
Residence permit for foreign entrepreneurs launching a new business venture in Serbia, allowing company formation as the sole employee.
SerbiaTemporary Residence - Volunteering (Privremeni boravak - Volontiranje)
Residence permit for foreign nationals registered as volunteers with organizations listed in Serbia's official volunteer registry.
SerbiaVisa 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.
SerbiaVisa C — Electronic Visa (e-Visa Type C)
Digital travel authorization for qualifying nationals. Complete application online within 24 hours from anywhere in the world for short-stay tourism or private visits.
SerbiaVisa D — Long-Stay Visa (Visa D)
Long-stay entry visa for foreign nationals with employment, study, research, or family reunification purposes in Serbia, serving as a precursor to a temporary residence permit.
SerbiaViza 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.