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Serbia Investor Visa

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Program Type:

Residence by Investment

Processing Time:

1-2 months

Citizenship Timeline:

6 years

Permanent Residency Timeline:

3 years

Physical Presence Required:

183 days per year

Citizenship Visa-Free Access:

138 countries

Minimum Contribution:

€50,000

Contribution Options:

Business Investment

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Serbia Investor Visa

Program Overview

Serbia Investor Visa

The Serbia Investor Visa allows foreign nationals to obtain long-term residency in Serbia by making a qualifying investment in a registered Serbian company. To qualify, applicants must invest a minimum of €50,000 (or the equivalent in dinars or other currencies) and provide proof of funds and assets. The program offers a clear route to permanent residency after three years and citizenship after six years.

Serbia has been a candidate for EU membership since 2009, and its citizens enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen area.

Serbia Investor Visa

How to Qualify

To qualify for the Serbia Investor Visa, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Invest in a Registered Serbian Company: Applicants must provide proof of tangible or intangible investments in a company registered in Serbia. The investment must meet a minimum threshold of €50,000 or its equivalent.
  2. Demonstrate Proof of Funds: Applicants must provide a certificate or other documentation showing possession of funds in a Serbian bank account, amounting to at least €50,000 (or the equivalent in dinars or other foreign currencies).
  3. Obtain a Certificate of Investment: Investors must obtain an official certificate or proof that verifies their investment in a Serbian company. This document is critical for both the visa and temporary residence application processes.
  4. Apply for a Long-Stay Visa (Visa D): If required, investors must apply for a Visa D (long-stay visa), which allows them to remain in Serbia while applying for a temporary residence permit.
  5. Apply for a Temporary Residence Permit: Investors must subsequently apply for a one-year temporary residence permit, which is renewable and serves as the basis for long-term residency.
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Serbia Investor Visa

Salient Benefits

  • Low taxes
  • High safety
  • Low cost of living
  • Path to citizenship
  • Short processing time
  • Enhanced access to large economies

Serbia Investor Visa

Citizenship Timeline and Requirements

To qualify for Serbian permanent residence, applicants must have legally resided in Serbia for at least three continuous years. This period may be reduced in certain cases, such as marriage to a Serbian citizen, which requires only one year of marriage and residence in Serbia.

After holding permanent residence for three years, investors become eligible to apply for Serbian citizenship. Applicants must demonstrate integration into Serbian society, including a basic understanding of the Serbian language and culture.

Additionally, they must provide proof of a clean criminal record and demonstrate stable income or sufficient financial means to support themselves. Finally, applicants are required to take an oath of loyalty to the Republic of Serbia.

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Serbia Investor Visa

Program Authority and Legal Basis

Applications for this program may be directed to Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia.

Legislation upon which this program is based Articles 61 and 66, Law on Foreigners (Zakon o strancima).

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