Work permits for foreigners in Serbia
Since 2024, foreign workers receive a single permit for temporary residence and work. We prepare the documents and handle the whole procedure for you.
The single residence and work permit
Since 1 February 2024, Serbia issues a single permit for temporary residence and work instead of two separate procedures. The application is filed electronically only, and it is decided by the police (residence conditions) and the National Employment Service (work conditions).
According to the Government of Serbia, the permit is issued as a biometric document, can be valid for up to three years, and the decision deadline is 15 days from a complete application. The application can be filed by the foreigner, by the employer on their behalf or by an authorised person.
When a D visa is needed
If citizens of a country need a visa to enter Serbia, the worker applies for a D visa for employment before arrival. If no visa is needed, the single permit application is filed after arrival in Serbia. The employer must check the visa regime for the worker’s country.
What we do for you
- Check the visa regime and requirements for the specific worker.
- Prepare contracts and all required documents.
- File the applications and follow the procedure until the permit is issued.
- Arrange arrival, residence registration and the start of work.
Steps to legal employment
Eligibility check
Visa regime, role and required documents.
Documentation
Contract, supporting documents and translations.
D visa and arrival
If a visa is required, the worker gets it before travel.
Single permit
Residence and work permit, valid up to three years.
Questions about permits
How long is the single permit valid?+
It can be issued for up to three years, depending on the grounds and evidence in each case.
How long does the decision take?+
The legal deadline is 15 days from a complete application. The total time also depends on the visa and document preparation.
Who files the application?+
The foreigner, the employer or an authorised person. We do it as the workers’ employer.
Does my company have to run the procedure?+
No. When you hire through us, we are the employer and handle the entire procedure.
Need workers?
Send an inquiry and within 24 hours you will receive a proposed solution and an estimate.
