Support for eligible foreign workers and employers navigating Serbia’s employment-based visa and single residence/work permit process.
Serbia uses a combined residence-and-work framework for many foreign workers. Depending on nationality and entry rules, a foreign worker may need a long-stay Visa D for employment or may be able to apply for a single temporary residence and work permit. The single permit is submitted electronically and can be issued for up to three years, depending on the case.
Official reference: Welcome to Serbia — Single Permit.
For qualifying employment cases, Serbia’s single permit combines temporary residence and work authorization in one permit.
Yes, Serbian official guidance allows an employer to submit a single-permit request on behalf of the foreign worker in eligible cases.
No. Every case is assessed by the competent authorities and may require additional documents or clarification.