Living in Serbia
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Belgrade
Currency
RSD
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Serbia.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Serbia
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Albania | Visa Required | — |
| Argentina | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Australia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa Required | — |
| Bangladesh | Visa Required | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bahrain | Visa Free | 90 days |
Detailed visa guides for Serbia
Monthly costs
Belgrade
Rent (center)
550 EUR/mo
Groceries
300 EUR/mo
Transport
35 EUR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,005 EUR/mo
Novi Sad
Rent (center)
420 EUR/mo
Groceries
280 EUR/mo
Transport
25 EUR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
835 EUR/mo
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Work permits
Serbia offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Work Permit (Employment)
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Foreign national with job offer from Serbian employer
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Temporary Residence for Work
Duration: 1 year, renewable up to 3 years
Accompanies work permit; independent for self-employed
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Digital Nomad (Tax Residency)
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Remote workers can obtain a residence permit and benefit from tax exemption on foreign-source income if not tax resident
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
10% – 20%
Social Security (Employee)
0.195%
Flat 10% income tax up to ~RSD 2.2M, then 20% on excess. Social security: 19.9% employee side (pension, health, unemployment). Non-residents taxed only on Serbian-source income. Serbia has extensive tax treaties.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Serbia eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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