Study / Student in Serbia
One documented route of this kind in Serbia, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Temporary residence for study / education
Temporary residence for enrolment at an accredited institution, schooling, Serbian-language courses, and pupil/student exchange. Granted for up to 3 years and includes work rights. Filed electronically or in person.
- Processing time
- 15 days from a complete submission
- Validity
- Up to 3 years, renewable; includes work rights
- 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
- Enrolment confirmation from an accredited institution
- Valid passport
- Proof of subsistence
- Health insurance
- Registered address in Serbia
Required Documents
- Enrolment confirmation from accredited institution required
- Valid passport required
- Proof of subsistence required
- Health insurance required
- Proof of registered address in Serbia required
Process Steps
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1
Obtain enrolment confirmation
Secure enrolment confirmation from an accredited institution.
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2
Lodge the application
File electronically on welcometoserbia.gov.rs or in person at the competent police directorate.
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3
Pay and submit
Pay the portal-calculated fee; the application is submitted once paid.
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4
Decision and biometrics
Decision within 15 days; attend biometric enrolment and collect the ID card.
Official Sources
- Temporary residence Official
- Temporary residence Official