Temporary Residence Permit - Independent Residency
Serbia
Last updated: December 28, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$640
15-30 days
Low
About this Visa
This visa lets you live in Serbia as a retiree using pension money or savings instead of a job. You show monthly income of about €400-600 (from pension, investments, or rental income), and you get approved. You don't need a job. You can live here long-term, bring family, travel freely, and eventually get Serbian citizenship. No language test required. It's one of Europe's easiest retirement visas—affordable, simple, and open to almost all countries.
Key Benefits
- Live in Serbia long-term (3 years, renewable)
- No job required—live on pension/savings
- Travel freely outside Serbia
- Bring spouse and children
- Access public healthcare
- Buy property
- Foreign pensions not taxed
- Get Serbian citizenship after 6 years total
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must show €400-600 monthly income
- Clean criminal record (no serious crimes)
- Valid passport (3+ months remaining)
- Must obtain health insurance
- No language requirement
- No education requirement
Financial Requirement
Show monthly income of €400-600 (amount indexed to Serbia's minimum wage). Proof can be: pension statements, bank statements, rental income, investment income, or combination.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for 3+ months
- Proof of incomeBank statements, pension letters, rental income, investment income
- Proof of addressTenancy agreement or landlord letter
- Health insuranceSerbian, European, or international coverage
- Police clearanceClean criminal record from home country
- Passport photos2 passport-size color photos
- Visa DOnly if your country requires it
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.