EU Blue Card in Serbia
One documented route of this kind in Serbia, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Temporary residence for highly-qualified workers (talent route)
A national highly-qualified / talent temporary residence (the domestic equivalent of an EU Blue Card; Serbia is not an EU member). First grant of 1 year, requiring a certificate recognising professional or tertiary education.
- Processing time
- 15 days from a complete submission
- Validity
- First grant 1 year, renewable
- Language requirement
- No language certificate needed
- Permanent residence
- Permanent residence after 3 years of continuous lawful residence
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation after 3 years permanent residence
Requirements
- Certificate recognising professional / tertiary education
- Valid passport
- Proof of subsistence
- Health insurance
- Registered address in Serbia
Required Documents
- Certificate recognising professional/tertiary education required
- Valid passport required
- Health insurance required
- Proof of registered address in Serbia required
Process Steps
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1
Obtain recognition certificate
Obtain a certificate recognising your professional or tertiary education.
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2
File application
Apply for temporary residence with the recognition certificate and standard documents.
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3
First grant
Receive a 1-year grant; renew as eligible.
Official Sources
- Temporary residence Official