D Visa - Family Reunification
Serbia
Last updated: December 28, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$55
3-4 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in Serbia if your spouse, partner, or children already live there. You get to stay for up to 3 years and can renew it. After 3 years, you can apply for permanent residency. This visa is easier than many European family visas. You don't need to speak Serbian or have special skills. The visa is straightforward to obtain if your family is in Serbia and your documents are correct.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions if spouse holds work permit
- Bring spouse and children
- Use Serbian healthcare
- Travel freely during visa validity
- Path to permanent residency after 3 years
- Eligibility for Serbian citizenship after permanent residency
- No language requirement needed
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Have spouse, partner, or children already living legally in Serbia
- Be 18 or older
- Have valid travel documents
- Be in genuine relationship (not fake marriage)
- Have health insurance for entire stay
- Have registered address in Serbia
- No language requirement
- No special education or skills required
Financial Requirement
Must have money in Serbian bank account equal to monthly minimum wage ($493 per month). Exception: not required if spouse is Serbian citizen.
Documents
- Valid PassportGood for 3+ months after your stay
- Completed Application FormFully filled out
- Color Photos2 photos, 35mm × 45mm, face only
- Proof of Fee PaymentPayment confirmation
- Residential ProofRental agreement or landlord letter
- Certified TranslationsAll foreign documents translated by certified translator
- Marriage CertificateRequired if married to Serbian citizen
- Single Status CertificateRequired for common-law partnerships with Serbian citizen
- Bank StatementIf married to non-citizen, showing minimum monthly wage amount
- Birth CertificatesRequired if children are coming
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.