Investment — Europe

🇷🇸Serbia

Temporary Residence by Property Ownership

Last verified · 19 July 2026

Low-friction Balkan residence tied to property ownership, with a fast 3-year PR track and no language requirement.

Duration

Up to 3 years per permit, renewable while property is owned

Threshold

Ownership of residential property — no statutory minimum value

Application fee

≈ €154–230; processing 30–60 days

Path to PR

PR after 3 years continuous (absences ≤10 months total / ≤6 continuous); citizenship possible around years 5–6 after PR.

Tax treatment

No income tax on foreign-source personal income with correct structuring; 10–15% PIT on Serbian-source income.

Family

Spouse, extramarital partners and children under 18; dependent parents in some cases.

Required documents

·Reciprocity rule on purchases: foreigners may buy if Serbian citizens can buy in their country.
·Renewal window: no earlier than 3 months, no later than 1 month before expiry.
·Extremely low-value or non-residential purchases may draw scrutiny.
·Dual citizenship is allowed; no language requirement for residency.

Apostille route

Apostille only — both United States and Serbia are parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.

Documents that must be apostilled

Bank statements, employment contracts, photos, passport copies and the application form itself do not need an apostille.

Obtain originals or certified copies of each civil/criminal record (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearance, diploma, etc.).
Have each document apostilled by the competent authority in United States (U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications).
Translate the apostilled document into the official language of Serbia — the apostille itself is also translated.
Submit the apostilled + translated bundle directly to the Serbia immigration authority or consulate; no further consular stamp is required.

Translation: Most documents must be translated into the local language by a certified translator. Agency translations are usually accepted.

Documents older than 3–6 months are often rejected. Plan to obtain fresh originals shortly before your visa application.

Last verified 19 July 2026 — reconfirm on the official portal before applying.