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🇷🇸 Serbia

A Southeastern European crossroads with rich culture, growing markets, and an inviting environment for investors, startups, and remote professionals.

Strategic location in the Balkans, connecting Central and Southeastern Europe
Low cost of living, attractive for digital nomads and remote workers
Young, educated, and tech-savvy workforce
Competitive corporate tax rate at 15% and personal income tax at 10%
Business-friendly visa programs and residency options for investors and entrepreneurs
Growing expat communities in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and other major cities
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Serbia Citizenship and Naturalization

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Grade:

B+

Global Rank: 59

Dual Citizenship:Yes

Visa-free Access

120 out of 195 countries

Access to Major Destinations

  • European Union
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • United States
  • China
  • Russia
  • Japan
CategoryDetails
Citizenship by Descent
  • Ancestry Eligibility: Parents, Grandparents
  • Requirements: Proof of Serbian ancestry (birth certificates of parent(s) or grandparent(s)) Applicant's own birth certificate Documentation linking applicant to Serbian ancestor
Naturalizations
  • Minimum Residency: 3 years
  • Physical Presence: At least 6 months per year during the residency period
  • Language Test: Yes (Serbian)
  • Renounce Original Citizenship: No
  • Minor Dependants: Yes
Spouse Naturalization
  • Living in Country: 3 Marriage to a Serbian citizen for at least 3 years and continuous residence in Serbia
  • Living Abroad: 3 Marriage to a Serbian citizen for at least 3 years; proof of marriage and Serbian spouse citizenship required
  • Language Test: Yes (Serbian), exceptions may apply for minor dependents
  • Renounce Citizenship: No
Birthright Citizenship
  • Description: Children born to at least one Serbian parent acquire citizenship automatically
  • Conditions: At least one parent is a Serbian citizen at the time of birth No requirement of residency in Serbia for child to acquire citizenship
Economic Citizenship (Investment)
  • Allowed: No
  • Investment Requirements:
  • Restrictions:
Other Provisions
  • Child is Citizen: No special naturalization or residency benefits for parents if child is citizen
  • Specific Nationalities Benefits: No special provisions for specific nationalities
Citizenship by Exception
  • Allowed: Yes
  • Details: Exceptional services to Serbia Notable cultural, scientific, or economic contributions Government-approved cases

Taxation Overview

Personal Tax Overview: Serbia 🇷🇸

Key information about personal taxation in Serbia

Taxation system
Residence based
Personal Income Tax Rate (Up to)
10%

Tax Residency

Normal rule: 183 days

Special rule: No information

Special Tax Regime

No information

Serbia applies special tax regimes, including targeted incentives for hiring newly settled experts, founders of innovative startups, and newly qualified employees, as well as supplementary annual taxation for high-income individuals and exemptions for certain types of income such as pensions, social welfare, and specific employee benefits.