Serbia's unified permit, explained
One card for residence and work: who it's for, which documents you need, and how long the process really takes in practice.
Ask us about your case →Belgrade, Serbia — since 2017
Move to Serbia.
We handle the paperwork.
Residence permits, work permits, visas, bank accounts and jobs — with one person who knows your file by name, from your first question to your final stamp. Let's help you reach the goals you have.
Or reach us directly: +381 64 253 69 93 · bojan.anicic@expatsupport.rs
EST. 2017
157 clients and counting
Nebojše Stojanovića Čarlija 8, Belgrade
The record
A report card worth bragging about
Our experience in bringing expats to Serbia can help you reach your goals. Feel comfortable in Serbia — let's work together.
9Years in business
157Clients helped
15 minFree first consultation
1Point of contact for your case
Why choose us
Bureaucracy is our day job — so it doesn't have to be yours
Expertise in Serbian labor & immigration law
We work with the unified permit, residence rules and labor regulations every single day — and we keep up when they change.
Personalized, hands-on support
No call centers, no ticket numbers. You work directly with the person handling your case, from start to finish.
Fast and reliable processing times
We prepare complete applications the first time, so your case moves as quickly as the system allows.
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
You get a fixed quote in writing before we start. The price we agree on is the price you pay.
What we do
Moving to Serbia? We're here to make it simple.
From visas and work permits to your first bank account, we help you every step of the way.
01 — Immigration
Residence & work permits
Temporary residence, work permits, the unified permit and visas — prepared, submitted and followed through on your behalf.
02 — Administration
Legal & administrative help
Bank accounts, certified translations, document preparation and every form in between — done right the first time.
03 — Work
Employment support
Jobs for expats, hiring paperwork and plain-language labor law guidance for employees and employers alike.
Who we help
Support for every kind of newcomer
Digital nomads & freelancers
Set up legally, open your accounts and stay compliant while you work from Belgrade — or anywhere in Serbia.
Foreign employees
Hospitality, tech, logistics, NGOs — we handle the permits so you can focus on the job you came for.
HR teams & employers
Bringing workers from abroad? We manage the paperwork for your whole team — from one hire to an entire crew.
Families relocating to Serbia
Permits for spouses and children, registrations and honest local advice — everyone arrives covered.
How it works
Four steps from "thinking about it" to "approved"
Free consultation
A 15-minute call about your situation and goals. You leave with a clear picture of what's possible.
Plan & fixed quote
We map your exact route — permit type, documents, timeline — and give you a fixed price in writing.
We do the paperwork
We prepare, translate and submit everything, and deal with the institutions on your behalf.
You're approved
You collect your permit and settle in. We stay available for renewals and whatever comes next.
Need help now? Let's talk.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and find out how we can help you or your team.
Services
Everything you need to live and work in Serbia
One office, one point of contact, every document handled. These are the things clients ask us for most — if yours isn't on the list, ask anyway.
Residence & immigration01
Temporary residence permits
First applications and renewals on the basis of employment, family, property, study or company ownership. We prepare the complete file, book the appointment and go through the process with you.
Work permits & the unified permit
Since 2024, Serbia issues a single unified permit covering both residence and work. We handle the entire procedure — for employees and for the employers who hire them.
Visas (C and D)
Guidance and full document preparation for short-stay and long-stay visas, tailored to your nationality and your reason for coming.
Legal & administrative02
Bank accounts
Help opening personal and business accounts as a foreigner — including the paperwork banks actually ask for, so you succeed on the first visit.
Certified translations
Fast, court-certified translations of diplomas, contracts, certificates and everything the institutions require.
Document preparation & legalization
Collecting, completing and legalizing your documents — including apostille guidance — so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
Work & employment03
Jobs for expats
We connect candidates with employers in construction, logistics, hospitality, agriculture and services — and prepare your documents for hiring.
Support for employers & HR teams
Recruiting from abroad? We run the permit process for your foreign hires end to end — from one worker to a whole crew.
Labor law guidance
Plain-language advice on contracts, rights and obligations under Serbian labor law — before you sign, not after.
Jobs for expats
Sectors where we place workers
The industries where demand for foreign workers in Serbia is strongest — and where our clients are working today.
Construction & masonry
Infrastructure & large sites
Warehouse & forklift operators
Professional drivers
Hospitality & housekeeping
Kitchen & dishwashing
Cleaning & facilities
Agriculture & fruit packingPricing
Transparent pricing, always
Every case gets a fixed quote in writing before we start — no hourly surprises, no hidden fees. Government fees are always listed separately, so you know exactly where every dinar goes.
About us
One person who knows your file by name
Expat Support is the registered practice of Bojan Aničić (Bojan Aničić PR Expat Support), based in Belgrade. Since 2017, we've helped 157 people and companies start their story in Serbia — workers and their families, digital nomads, students, and the HR teams that bring them here.
We started with a simple observation: moving to a new country is exciting, but its paperwork is not. Most newcomers don't need a big law firm. They need someone local, reliable and reachable — someone who has done this exact procedure a hundred times and answers the phone when an institution asks for one more paper.
That's the service we built. You work directly with us from the first call to the final stamp. We tell you honestly what's possible, quote a fixed price, and treat your deadlines like our own.
9Years in business
157Clients helped
BGBelgrade, Serbia
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What we stand by
Honesty first
If something isn't possible, we say so on the first call — not after you've paid.
Hands-on, always
We go with you to appointments and deal with the institutions directly, in Serbian, so nothing gets lost in translation.
In it for the long run
Most of our clients come back for renewals — and send their friends. That's the report card we care about.
Expat Blog
Notes from the front desk of Serbian bureaucracy
Practical guides and honest answers for anyone moving to Serbia — written from real cases and updated when the rules change.
Opening a bank account in Serbia as a foreigner
Which documents banks ask for, what surprises to expect at the counter, and how to prepare so you succeed the first time.
Ask us about your case →Your first 30 days in Belgrade
Address registration, SIM card, transport, paperwork — check these off in the right order and settle in with a clear head.
Ask us about your case →Hiring foreign workers in Serbia: an employer's guide
What HR teams need to know before recruiting abroad — timelines, costs, responsibilities and the mistakes we see most often.
Ask us about your case →New guides land every month. Have a question you'd like covered? Send it through the contact page.
Contact
Tell us where you're headed
Write a few lines about your situation and we'll reply within one business day with clear next steps — and a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like one.
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Office & details
OfficeNebojše Stojanovića Čarlija 8, Belgrade, Serbia
Phone+381 64 253 69 93
Websitewww.expatsupport.rs
HoursMonday – Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 CET
Registered asBojan Aničić PR Expat Support
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Legal
Privacy and Data Protection Statement
How we collect, use and protect your personal data — in line with the GDPR and the Serbian Personal Data Protection Act.
I. General Information
BOJAN ANICIC PR EXPAT SUPPORT, registration number: 67946545, tax ID: 114908720 (hereinafter referred to as the "Service Provider"), in accordance with Article 40 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR), as well as in line with the Serbian Personal Data Protection Act, collects and processes personal data from users (hereinafter referred to as the "User" and the "Application") in accordance with this Privacy and Data Protection Statement (hereinafter referred to as the "Privacy Statement").
The collection, processing, and use of data are conducted in compliance with all relevant data protection regulations. The Service Provider ensures lawful and transparent data processing, providing Application users with control over and access to their personal data.
II. Types of Personal Data Collected
The Service Provider collects the following types of personal data:
Data from Legal Entities (Clients)
- Company name
- Address
- Email address
- Registration number and other necessary information required for the conclusion of the Application usage contract
Data from Natural Persons (End Users)
- Name
- Surname
- Email address
- Other data necessary for the operation of the Application
Employee Data
The User agrees to provide only those personal and/or business data to the Service Provider that they have the legal right to manage and process. By transferring files and entering data into the designated fields within the Application, the User grants the Service Provider permission to use this data for the stated purposes, including processing and storage on the Service Provider's servers.
The User guarantees that the data entered into the Service Provider's Application does not infringe on the copyrights of third parties and does not contain content that violates applicable laws.
III. Method and Purpose of Data Collection
Personal data is collected directly from the User during the conclusion and execution of mutual contracts, as well as during actions that precede the conclusion of contracts (e.g., offers, inquiries, and any other requests to the Service Provider).
Additionally, the Service Provider collects personal/business data when the User provides it to the Service Provider, such as during Application registration, form submission, or email communication.
Data is processed and used for the purposes for which it was collected, as well as for the fulfillment of the Service Provider's legal obligations.
IV. Data Retention Period and Sharing with Third Parties
The Service Provider retains personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or to fulfill contractual or legal obligations. Data is deleted after the termination of the contractual relationship, or no later than the expiration of all legal retention periods, unless a court or similar proceeding requires longer retention.
After the retention period expires, the Service Provider removes the collected personal data from its systems, archives it, or converts it into anonymous data that cannot be linked to the User.
Personal data may be shared with third parties only in the following cases:
- When there is a legal obligation or explicit legal authorization
- When data sharing is necessary for the execution of a joint contract
- Based on the User's consent
V. User Rights in Relation to Data Protection
In accordance with applicable data protection laws, the Service Provider implements technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. Data on servers is stored in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Users have the following rights regarding their personal data collected by the Service Provider:
- Right of access to personal data
- Right to data correction or supplementation
- Right to data deletion (right to be forgotten) within 48 hours of the request
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing and data portability
- Right to file complaints regarding data processing with the relevant supervisory authority (Data Protection Agency)
If the processing is based on consent, the User has the right to withdraw this consent at any time, effective from the date of withdrawal.
VI. Automated Data Processing
The Service Provider does not engage in automated data processing.
VII. Use of Cookies and Analytical Tools
The Application uses cookies — small text files stored on the User's device by the web browser when connecting to the Application. Cookies are created when a browser loads the Application and are used to ensure the proper functioning of all website features and a better user experience. They may be temporary (session cookies) or persistent (stored on the User's device after the session ends).
The Service Provider uses Google Analytics for anonymous usage statistics. Users can opt out using the instructions at Google Analytics Opt-Out.
VIII. Amendments to the Privacy Statement
The Service Provider reserves the right to amend or supplement this Privacy Statement in the future. Users will be informed of such changes via email, notifications within the Application, or other appropriate means.
This Privacy Statement is effective as of May 19, 2025.