SerbiaResidence via company, job or property

The route, step by step

The first step is open in full. The rest show cost and timing; what you personally need to do is in the personal map.

1. 01

   Entry check

   no cost·~1 wk

   Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Turkey, China and others enter visa-free; India and Iran need a visa (or a valid Schengen, UK or US visa or residence permit). We check your passport.

2. 02

   Arrival and registration

   $1,200·~2 wk

   Flights, first housing, registering your stay with the police (hotels do it for you), a local SIM.

   Step details are in the personal map
3. 03

   Ground for residence

   $800·~3 wk

   Registering a company or sole proprietorship, an employment contract, or buying property — each is a ground for temporary residence.

   Step details are in the personal map
4. 04

   Single permit via eStranci

   $350·~8 wk

   Online application for the single residence + work permit (up to 3 years). State fees about RSD 23,000; a decision usually takes 30–60 days.

   Step details are in the personal map
5. 05

   Residence card and setup

   $1,500·~3 wk

   Collecting the card, a bank account, health insurance, an accountant for your company.

   Step details are in the personal map
6. 06

   Permanent residence

   $300·~8 wk

   After 3 continuous years of temporary residence — apply for permanent residence. Citizenship requirements are stricter — we check them for your case.

   Step details are in the personal map

Some steps run in parallel, so the total timeline is shorter than the sum of weeks. Data as of September 2026.

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