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A Serbia residence permit by investment allows foreign nationals to live legally in a country that is a candidate for EU membership. The minimum investment starts from EUR 5,000, making the programme one of the most accessible in Europe. Applicants may qualify by purchasing property or registering a company. Provided that all requirements are met, the residence permit is usually issued within three weeks. After three years of residence, applicants may become eligible for permanent residence and, subsequently, for Serbian citizenship, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
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Property investors
Property prices in Belgrade rise by approximately 6–9% per year, while rental yields range from 5.5% to 7%. After five years, the property may be sold without affecting the residence status. This makes the programme an attractive option for investing capital in a growing economy.
Founders of IT companies and start-ups
Owners of international companies
Serbia residence provides access to the markets of Turkey and the EU. A company can be registered through a simplified procedure and managed remotely without the owner’s continuous presence in the country. The corporate tax rate is 15%.
Families with children
Serbia offers a quality of life increasingly aligned with European standards while maintaining relatively affordable prices for goods and services. Children can attend international schools offering education in English. In the longer term, Serbian residence may also support a pathway towards EU citizenship.
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The applicant may purchase residential or commercial property, with no statutory minimum value. In practice, properties priced from EUR 50,000 are generally recommended. The property may be rented out, generating an estimated annual yield of 5.5–7%. After five years, it may be sold without affecting the residence status.
This option requires a contribution of EUR 5,000 to the company’s share capital, as well as proof of at least EUR 50,000 held in a Serbian bank account. The investor may act as the company’s sole employee and choose any permitted type of commercial activity.
A Mirsatori specialist will develop a tailored residence permit strategy with a detailed breakdown of each stage, taking into account your family composition, investment amount, government fees and related expenses.
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Mirsatori conducts a confidential review of the investor’s reputation profile using international databases and assesses their eligibility for the programme. After signing the service agreement, the client receives personalised recommendations on how to strengthen their investment profile.
Learn moreMirsatori specialists prepare a personalised selection of properties or operating companies, conduct comprehensive due diligence and provide full legal support throughout the investment process. The team handles property registration or arranges the investment in a company on a turnkey basis.
Learn moreMirsatori prepares the required documentation, arranges apostilles and translations and submits the application to the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs. The client receives full support throughout the procedure, while an Mirsatori lawyer represents their interests before the relevant authorities.
Learn moreMirsatori lawyers manage the application review process before the government authorities within the prescribed timeframes. Once the application is approved, the client receives a residence permit valid for up to three years. Immigration specialists also assist with subsequent renewals and with obtaining permanent residence after three years of residence.
Learn moreThe Mirsatori team coordinates the client’s visit to Serbia to provide biometric data and assists with obtaining the physical residence card within 24 hours. Specialists also support the opening of bank accounts and the registration of tax residence, providing VIP assistance at every stage.
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Investors can choose from several accessible routes to Serbian residence. For property purchases, applicants are generally advised to consider properties priced from EUR 50,000 outside the capital or from EUR 80,000 in Belgrade. When registering a company, the applicant must contribute at least EUR 5,000 in share capital, pay government fees of EUR 154–230 and cover annual maintenance costs starting from EUR 3,900.
Once the documents have been submitted, the residence permit is usually issued within approximately three weeks. The initial permit is granted for one year when investing in property or for six months when investing in a business, after which it may be renewed. Investors become eligible for permanent residence after three years of continuous residence under a temporary residence permit. An application for Serbian citizenship may be submitted after permanent residence has been obtained, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
The programme does not impose a mandatory minimum stay requirement for maintaining residence status. Applicants only need to retain ownership of the qualifying property or keep the company operational. Tax residence may be established by spending more than 183 days per year in Serbia.
The application may include a legally married spouse or registered partner, minor children from the current or previous relationships, as well as unmarried and financially dependent adult children with no age limit. Children with disabilities may also be included without additional conditions. Financially dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant may be added to the application.
To maintain residence status, the investor must retain ownership of the property during the first five years.
Serbia began accession negotiations with the European Union in 2014. The authorities intend to complete the required reforms in 2026–2027, while potential EU membership is expected in 2028–2030. Following Serbia’s accession to the EU, Serbian nationals would acquire EU citizenship. Serbia’s planned integration into SEPA in 2026 also reflects its continued alignment with European financial systems.
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