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Do you need a visa? How long can you stay? How do you get a residence permit? Simple answers.
Read the guide →Real monthly budgets for different lifestyles. Rent, food, going out, and everything else.
See the numbers →Where to search, what to expect, and how to avoid the most common traps for foreigners.
How to find a place →Can you work from Serbia? How do taxes work? How do you register? Practical answers.
Remote work guide →Opening a bank account, which cards work, how to receive payments from abroad.
Banking guide →Private clinics vs public hospitals, how much it costs, and how to find an English-speaking doctor.
Healthcare guide →What everyday life in Serbia is actually like — the language, the food, the social customs.
Culture guide →Public transport, taxis, intercity travel, and flying in and out of Serbia.
Transport guide →International schools, the Serbian system, and what families with children need to know.
Education guide →Most people find Serbia through the price tag. They stay for the quality of life.
Typical comfortable monthly budget in Belgrade
Maximum residence permit duration since 2024
Countries with visa-free access to Serbia
Monthly freelancer tax, all-in (varies by activity)
The typical path for a remote worker or freelancer.
Most nationalities enter without a visa and stay 30–90 days with no paperwork at all.
Within 24 hours of arriving, register at the police station. Your landlord usually does this — takes one trip.
Gives you legal status, a tax number, and access to Serbia's flat-rate tax. Marko can handle all the paperwork for you.
Apply online — Marko can handle the entire application for you. Processing takes about 30 days. Permit valid for up to 3 years.
The legal process in Serbia involves Serbian-language government websites, official forms, trips to police stations and government offices, and a lot of bureaucracy. Getting it wrong can mean delays, fines, or having to start over.
Most expats use Marko to handle everything from start to finish. He knows the system, speaks fluent English, and charges a flat fee so there are no surprises. His clients typically say it saved them days of frustration.
The first reply on WhatsApp is free — you can ask about your situation before committing to anything.
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Real people who went through the process with Marko's help
Serbia has three main cities with expat communities. Each has a very different feel.
Vibrant, cosmopolitan, and full of life. Excellent food, legendary nightlife, fast internet, growing expat community. The first choice for most people.
1-bed apartment from €450/month
Belgrade guide →Beautiful, walkable, relaxed. On the Danube, 30 minutes from Belgrade by train. 20–30% cheaper than Belgrade with most of the same quality of life.
1-bed apartment from €350/month
Novi Sad guide →Ancient, sunny, and extremely affordable. A slower pace of life. Best for people who want to live simply and cheaply in an authentic Serbian city.
1-bed apartment from €250/month
Nis guide →Deep-dives into the questions that come up before every move.
Everything you need to do, in the right order. Before you leave, on arrival, and in your first month.
Read →What is a paušalac, how much you pay, and how to register. No jargon.
Read →Every foreigner must register within 24 hours of arrival. Here is exactly what to do.
Read →Most likely no. Citizens of the EU, Canada, Australia, Norway, and over 100 other countries can enter without a visa and stay 90 days. US and UK citizens get 30 days per entry — not 90. Russian citizens get 30 days. Full list here →
A single person can live comfortably in Belgrade for €700–1,000/month. A couple for €1,200–1,600/month. Outside Belgrade, subtract 20–30%. Full breakdown →
Yes. During your visa-free period (90 days for most nationalities, 30 days for US and UK citizens) you can work remotely without registering anything. For longer stays, register as a freelancer (pausalac). Serbia's freelancer tax is a fixed monthly amount — typically €80–250 total regardless of income — one of the best setups in Europe. Full guide →
Apply for a Temporary Residence Permit before your visa-free period expires. The most common basis is registering as a freelancer. A lawyer handles the application — processing takes about 30 days and you can stay in Serbia while it is being processed. How it works →
The White Card is a mandatory address registration every foreigner must complete within 24 hours of arriving in Serbia. Hotels do it automatically. If you are in a private apartment, your landlord registers you at the police station. It is the foundation for everything else — bank accounts, permits, company registration. Full guide →
No. In Belgrade, English is widely spoken by younger people. You can manage daily life without Serbian. That said, learning basic phrases is appreciated and makes life easier. The government processes (permits, registration) are in Serbian — which is why most expats use a lawyer to handle them.