Serbia

Serbia offers one of the fastest residencies in Europe. Sole trader + residence permit in 1 day. Visa-free for Russian citizens — 30 days.

Serbia surprises with speed: residency through sole trader registration can be processed in literally one working day. Belgrade is a European capital with a low cost of living, an active nightlife scene, and good IT infrastructure. Russian citizens get 30 visa-free days, after which either a visa run or residency permit is needed.

The most popular scheme: register as a sole trader (Preduzetnik) in one day at the Business Registration Agency (APR) → obtain residency permit from the police in 1–2 days → open a bank account. The total cost of the procedure is around €200–300 including state fees. Minimum startup capital: €0.

Serbia's taxes: 15% corporate tax, 10–20% personal income tax depending on the scheme. For sole traders there is a flat-rate tax system — a fixed tax depending on the type of activity and turnover. Many IT specialists pay €200–500 per month in taxes on $3,000–$5,000 income.

The Serbian passport opens visa-free entry to 130+ countries, including UAE, Turkey, and most of the Balkans. Belgrade has direct flights to 50+ cities worldwide via Air Serbia. One-bedroom apartment rental in the center: €500–€700. Russian is widely understood thanks to the similarity of Slavic languages.

Immigration programmes

What you get

• ✓A programme matched to your goal, family and budget
• ✓Real odds and timelines — before you pay
• ✓Turnkey documents, translations and filing
• ✓Support until your permit or passport is issued
• ✓Help with housing, banking and schools on arrival