🇷🇸 Serbia · General Residence
Long stay visa (visa D) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Age range | 1–99 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €50 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/visa-d.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Age range
https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/visa-d · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/visa-d · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“Apply for visa C, visa D or temporary residence approval in Republic of Serbia”
https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/visa-d · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/visa-d · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.