Between its café culture, walkable cities, and quick digital bureaucracy, Serbia offers a surprisingly comfortable pace of life. The country’s 15-day residency approval process and accessible property market make it a favorite among remote professionals seeking a European base without EU price tags.
Serbia has quietly become one of Europe’s most agile relocation hubs — combining EU-adjacent access, low living costs, and a fully digitized immigration system. The 2024 Unified Permit reform introduced one of Europe’s fastest residency frameworks, with 15-day processing and permits valid for up to three years.
Add to that low flat taxes, no minimum investment for real estate or business residency, and a balanced lifestyle that blends Eastern opportunity with Western convenience — and you get a destination designed for investors, digital professionals, and families seeking stability and value.
Serbia’s 2024 Unified Permit System is one of Europe’s most efficient residency frameworks. By merging residence and work permits into a single digital process via eUprava, it enables foreign professionals, investors, and families to secure legal residence in as little as 15 days. Valid up to 3 years and renewable, the permit also counts toward permanent residency eligibility.
Community feel, walkable areas, and strong expat networks in Belgrade and Novi Sad.
Public coverage plus strong private clinics; affordable plans for residents.
IB and British curricula; e.g., International School of Belgrade and Chartwell.
Belgrade: Stari Grad, Dorćol, Vračar, New Belgrade, Zemun. Novi Sad: Liman 2–3, Grbavica.
Low street crime and predictable monthly costs vs many EU capitals.
Four seasons, river walks, and mountain weekends near Zlatibor and Kopaonik.
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