Single Permit (residence and work)

Overview

The single permit is Serbia's unified residence-and-work permit, introduced by the Law on Foreigners amendments effective February 2024. It combines temporary residence and work authorisation into one biometric document and is applied for electronically via the Foreign Nationals' portal. Temporary residence can now run for up to three years, and time held counts toward permanent residence after three continuous years.

Eligibility

Application pathway

1. 01

   Check the route fit

   Confirm you have a Serbian employer and a valid basis for the single permit.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Assemble the contract, accommodation, insurance, means and passport documents.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   Apply electronically via the Foreign Nationals' portal and follow the single-permit procedure.

4. 04

   After approval

   Collect the biometric single permit, renew before expiry, and track time toward permanent residence.

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• Residence via Company Founding / Self-Employment

  Temporary residence based on founding or registering a Serbian company and working through it as a director or entrepreneur.

• Permanent Residence (Serbia)

  Serbia's settlement status, available after three years of continuous temporary residence following the February 2024 reform.