Serbia Work Visas & Permits
Serbia's economy has seen considerable growth in recent years. If your company is up for the challenge of working in a developing economy, Serbia may be an excellent destination for global expansion.
Serbia's economy has seen considerable growth in recent years. If your company is up for the challenge of working in a developing economy, Serbia may be an excellent destination for global expansion....
Read MoreSerbia's economy has seen considerable growth in recent years. If your company is up for the challenge of working in a developing economy, Serbia may be an excellent destination for global expansion.
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Serbia’s economy has seen considerable growth in recent years. If your company is up for the challenge of working in a developing economy, Serbia may be an excellent destination for global expansion.
As a Global PEO, Globalization Partners makes it easy for your company to stay compliant during your move to Serbia. We’ll hire employees for you through our Serbian entity, handle the process of obtaining visas and work permits, set up payroll, and more. Grow your bottom line without taking your focus away from your existing company with the help of Globalization Partners.
The Serbian government issues a variety of visas to foreign nationals. Types of visas include:
Some of your employees may benefit from a Type C visa. This short-stay visa may be granted to individuals who wish to enter Serbia for business purposes, such as conferences or training workshops. The visa can be issued for single, double, or multiple entries into Serbia. Visitors with a Type C visa may not spend more than 90 days in Serbia.
In order to live and work in Serbia on a long-term basis, employees will need to obtain a temporary residence permit as well as a work permit.
The general requirements to obtain a visa to enter Serbia are as follows:
All official documents should be translated into Serbian.
In Serbia, the processes of obtaining a work permit and a residence visa are closely tied to each other. The work permit must be secured by the employer. The process is as follows:
The processing time for a work permit may be one to two weeks.
A residence permit must then be obtained from the Serbian Ministry of Interior Affairs. Temporary residence visa applications should be submitted to the Serbian embassy or consulate in the prospective employee’s current country of residence. The applicant will need to provide the required documents listed in the previous section. It is necessary to secure a job offer before applying for a temporary visa for employment purposes.
Once the temporary residence visa and work permit have both been approved, the employee may travel to Serbia and begin working.
Keep in mind that while Serbia is a European country, it is not currently a member of the European Union (EU). This means that citizens of EU member states will require a permit to work in Serbia, just like any other foreign national. This requirement will change in the event that Serbia enters the EU.
You should also be aware that the employer is responsible for the payment of any fees associated with the issuance of a work permit. The employer must also register foreign employees for social security.
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