# 🇷🇸 Serbia — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Serbia from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/serbia 19 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Serbia Short-Stay Visa (Visa C) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €60 | — | 15 days | | Serbia Business Visa (Visa C - business purpose) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €60 | — | 15 days | | Serbia Temporary Residence for Medical Treatment / Care | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Serbia Short-Stay Visa (Visa C)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Proof of purpose of travel, Proof of means of subsistence, Travel health insurance · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.rs - **Serbia Business Visa (Visa C - business purpose)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Business invitation letter, Proof of means of subsistence, Travel health insurance · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.rs - **Serbia Temporary Residence for Medical Treatment / Care** — Key documents: Application / Visa D form, Passport, Medical institution confirmation, Proof of funds for treatment, Health insurance, Address registration (white card) · Rights: Residency after 3 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Serbia Student Residence (Visa D for Education) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Serbia Government Scholarship (World in Serbia / bilateral programmes) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Serbia Student Residence (Visa D for Education)** — Key documents: Visa D application form, Passport, Institution registration certificate, Enrolment certificate, Prior education certificate, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Invitation letter · Rights: Work: Limited work permitted alongside studies under the rules on employment of foreigners. · Study: Full enrolment at the host institution. · Residency after 6 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Government Scholarship (World in Serbia / bilateral programmes)** — Key documents: Scholarship application, Passport, Prior education certificates, Proof of admission / nomination, Health documentation, Photograph · Rights: Study: Full funded enrolment plus Serbian-language preparation. · Residency after 6 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Unified permit - self-employment (preduzetnik) | Available | — | — | — | — | | Serbia Temporary Residence and Work for Self-Employment / Company Formation | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 15 days | | Serbia Temporary Residence for Start-up Founders | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 15 days | | Serbia Single Residence and Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 15 days | | Serbia Long-Stay Work Visa (Visa D for Employment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | 30 days | | Serbia Seasonal Work (Visa D / temporary residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | 30 days | - **Unified permit - self-employment (preduzetnik)** — Foreigners registering as a Serbian entrepreneur (preduzetnik) or company founder obtain a single residence-and-work permit on self-employment grounds, valid up to 3 years and renewable, with no minimum investment and no labour market test for founders. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: zuniclaw.com - **Serbia Temporary Residence and Work for Self-Employment / Company Formation** — Key documents: Electronic application, Passport, Company / entrepreneur registration, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card), Photograph, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorised to operate the registered business/self-employment. · Study: May study alongside the activity. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Temporary Residence for Start-up Founders** — Key documents: Electronic application, Passport, Start-up registration, Business / project description, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card), Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorised to run the registered start-up. · Study: May study alongside the activity. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Single Residence and Work Permit** — Key documents: Electronic application, Passport, Photograph, Employment or service contract, Labour-market test result, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card) (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Full work authorisation for the registered employer/activity. · Study: May study alongside work. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family members join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Long-Stay Work Visa (Visa D for Employment)** — Key documents: Visa D application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Employment contract, Employer registration certificate, Diploma / qualification, Landlord/accommodation statement, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorised to work for the sponsoring employer from arrival. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family may join via family reunification once residence is regulated. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Seasonal Work (Visa D / temporary residence)** — Key documents: Visa D application form, Passport, Seasonal work contract, Tax Administration registration, Accommodation statement, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Seasonal employment up to 120 working days per calendar year without a separate permit. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Serbia Temporary Residence for Property Owners | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 15 days | | Serbia Temporary Residence for Investors | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 15 days | - **Serbia Temporary Residence for Property Owners** — Key documents: Electronic application, Passport, Proof of property ownership, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card), Photograph, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Study: May study while resident. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Temporary Residence for Investors** — Key documents: Electronic application, Passport, Proof of investment, Business Registers Agency excerpt, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card), Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Permits managing/working in the invested business. · Study: May study alongside the investment activity. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Serbia Family Reunification Temporary Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Serbia Temporary Residence on the Basis of Serbian Origin | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Serbia Family Reunification Temporary Residence** — Key documents: Electronic / visa application, Passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's status proof, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card), Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Adults reunified with an adult foreign resident automatically gain the right to work. · Study: May study while resident. · Residency after 3 years · Family: This basis exists precisely to include spouse, partner and children. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Temporary Residence on the Basis of Serbian Origin** — Key documents: Application / written statement, Passport, Proof of Serbian origin, Birth certificate, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card) · Rights: Work: Residence on origin grounds generally permits work; confirm with the basis granted. · Study: May study while resident. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.rs ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Serbia Temporary Residence for Talent / Highly Qualified Foreign Citizens | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 15 days | | Serbia Temporary Residence for Religious Service | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | | Serbian Citizenship by Naturalisation (Admission) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Serbia Permanent Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Serbia Temporary Residence for Talent / Highly Qualified Foreign Citizens** — Key documents: Electronic application, Passport, Diploma recognition decision, Proof of qualification / experience, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card), Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorised to work in the qualified profession. · Study: May study alongside the activity. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbia Temporary Residence for Religious Service** — Key documents: Application / Visa D form, Passport, Religious community confirmation, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration (white card), Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorised to perform religious service for the sponsoring community. · Study: May study while resident. · Residency after 3 years · Family: Family join via family reunification. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs - **Serbian Citizenship by Naturalisation (Admission)** — Key documents: Citizenship application, Passport, Proof of permanent residence, Birth certificate, Release / renunciation evidence · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted rights to live and work in Serbia. · Study: Full access as a citizen. · Residency: Endpoint of the residence pathway; confers full citizenship. · Family: Spouses (3 years' marriage) and minor children have favourable routes. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mfa.gov.rs - **Serbia Permanent Residence** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Passport, Photograph, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Address registration, Justification of basis, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Permanent residents have free access to the labour market. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: Already permanent; citizenship by naturalisation typically follows 3 years of permanent residence. · Family: Family members may hold their own residence; minors of citizens/permanent residents are exempt from the 3-year rule. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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