Free Accommodation and Transport: Employer-provided housing and work transportation (if required) across all listed vacancies.
Diverse Job Vacancies: Roles available in construction, courier delivery, warehouse manufacturing, and agricultural farm work in Novi Sad.
Inclusive Eligibility: Positions open to men, women, and couples up to 50–55 years of age across all nationalities.
Digital Visa Convenience: Electronic visa application process that can be completed remotely through the official online portal in most countries.
Path to Permanent Residence: Opportunity to apply for Permanent Residence (Stalno nastanjenje) after completing 3 years of continuous legal temporary residence (TRC).
Legal Labor Protections: Full protection under the Serbian Labor Law (Zakon o radu), ensuring regulated working hours, fair treatment, and workplace safety.
Strategic European Location: Located in Central/Southeastern Europe, providing convenient travel access across the Balkan region and neighboring countries.
Labor Market Assessment: The Serbian employer submits a request to the National Employment Service (Nacionalna služba za zapošljavanje – NSZ) to verify that no suitable local citizens are available for the post.
Unified Application (Single Permit): The employer or worker submits a Single Permit application electronically through the government portal (eUprava) for simultaneous temporary residence and work authorization.
NSZ & Ministry Approval: The National Employment Service evaluates the worker’s qualifications and job contract, while the Ministry of Interior (MUP) conducts security checks.
Type D Entry Visa (If Applicable): For countries requiring a visa to enter Serbia, the applicant submits a Long-Stay (Type D) Visa application online or at the Serbian Embassy/Consulate upon receiving the preliminary Single Permit clearance.
Travel to Serbia: The applicant travels to Serbia on their approved Type D Visa (or visa-free entry, depending on nationality) to finalize processing.
Type D Long-Stay Visa Fee (Consular): Approximately €30 – €50 (varies slightly based on consular jurisdiction).
Official Document Translation Fees: Certified translation costs per page by an authorized Serbian court translator (Ovlašćeni sudski prevodilac).
Valid Passport: Original passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay duration with at least 2 blank pages.
Employment Contract: Official employment agreement (Ugovor o radu) or binding job assignment signed by the Serbian employer, meeting national minimum wage standards.
Proof of Qualifications: Educational diplomas, professional certificates, or documented work experience relevant to the job, officially translated into the Serbian language.
Proof of Accommodation: Lease agreement (Ugovor o zakupu), proof of property ownership, or hotel/employer housing confirmation in Serbia.
Police Clearance Certificate: Criminal record extract issued by the applicant’s home country, apostilled/legalized, and officially translated into Serbian.
Health Insurance: Proof of active health insurance covering the initial period of stay until enrolled in the Serbian public healthcare system.
Proof of Means of Subsistence: Bank statement or employer guarantee demonstrating sufficient financial funds.
Electronic Registration upon Arrival: Foreign workers must register their residential address (Beli karton / White Card) within 24 hours of arriving in Serbia (usually handled automatically by hotels/landlords).
Biometric Data Capture: The applicant visits the local Ministry of Interior (MUP – Uprava za strance) office to submit physical original documents and provide biometric data (fingerprints, facial photo, signature).
Work Authorization: Under the unified Single Permit system, the foreign worker is legally entitled to start employment once the electronic Single Permit decision is officially granted.
Issuance of Biometric Card: A physical biometric card (Jedinstvena dozvola) serving as both the Temporary Residence Card and Work Permit is issued, valid for up to 3 years depending on the contract term.
Extension & Employer Change: The permit can be renewed online prior to expiration. Changing employers requires updating the permit authorization with the new employer’s details via eUprava.
