Immigration law

Immigration Law – Secure and Lawful Residence in Serbia

We help foreign citizens with all residency procedures in Serbia – from temporary residency to acquiring citizenship.

Residence permit regularization – step by step with our guidance

Regulating residence status in a foreign country can be a complicated and lengthy process. Our team knows all the procedures and deadlines, and guides you through every step – from applying to getting approved.

Requests for temporary residence in Serbia on all grounds
Permanent Residence – Conditions, Documentation, Procedure
Work permits for foreign nationals
Family reunification and residence of family members
Procedures for acquiring Serbian citizenship
Appeals against rejected decisions and administrative disputes

Immigration law

Safe and legal stay in Serbia

Temporary and permanent residence

Work permits

Family reunification

Acquisition of citizenship

Basis for temporary stay in Serbia

Temporary residence can be regulated on various legal grounds.

Employment

Foreign nationals working in Serbia must have a work permit and temporary residence. We help in obtaining both documents as quickly as possible.

Doing the job

Owners and representatives of companies registered in Serbia can regulate their residence on the basis of carrying out business.

Family reunification

Spouses and children of persons residing in Serbia can regulate temporary residency based on family reunification.

Studying

Foreign students enrolled at Serbian faculties can obtain temporary residence for the duration of their studies.

Property ownership

Foreign nationals who own real estate in Serbia can regulate their stay on that basis under certain conditions.

Permanent residence

After three years of continuous temporary residence, a foreign national acquires the right to permanent residence in Serbia.

Frequently Asked Questions – Immigration Law

Answer the questions most frequently asked by foreign nationals.

How long does the temporary residence permit application process take?

The procedure at the Ministry of Internal Affairs usually takes 30–60 days from the submission of a complete application. With our guidance, the documentation is prepared correctly from the first submission, thus avoiding delays due to incomplete applications.

Can I work in Serbia only with a temporary stay permit?

A work permit is also required for work in Serbia (except in exceptional cases provided for by law). We assist in obtaining both temporary residence permits and work permits as a unified procedure.

When can I apply for Serbian citizenship?

Serbian citizenship by adoption can be acquired after three years of continuous residence, and by descent (Serbian ancestors) without this condition. Spouses of Serbian citizens can apply after three years of marriage.

What if the Ministry of the Interior refuses my residence permit application?

A negative decision can be appealed to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and then by filing a lawsuit with the Administrative Court. PM Attorneys handle these procedures and in a large number of cases successfully challenge negative decisions.

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