Business & investor visas
Serbian Start-up and Talent Temporary Residence
Temporary residence aimed at start-up founders and recognised talent.
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Start-up and talent are named temporary-residence grounds; the detailed qualifying criteria were not fully verified on an official page. Serbia has no dedicated 'digital nomad' visa confirmed on official sources.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Serbia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Temporary residence on the ground of start-up / talent
- Route type
- Talent / entrepreneur residence
- Initial approval
- One year (per MUP, for start-up/talent/Serbian origin)
- Passport validity
- Travel document valid at least three months longer than the period of residence requested
- Where to apply
- eApplications (Temporary Residence) on the Foreign Nationals' Portal
- Maximum duration
- Temporary residence can be approved for up to three years and extended for the same period
Who it is for
- Founders establishing a start-up in Serbia
- Individuals qualifying under the 'talent' ground
How to apply
- Apply for temporary residence on the start-up or talent ground via the Foreign Nationals' Portal
- Provide documentation supporting the relevant ground
Requirements
- You qualify under a named temporary-residence ground — 'start-up' (establishing a start-up in Serbia) or 'talent'
- For the 'talent' ground you must submit a nostrified (officially recognised) diploma
- Passport valid for at least three months longer than the requested residence period
- Registered residential address in Serbia, means of subsistence and health insurance
Documents you may need
- Completed temporary-residence application form and photograph
- Valid passport (original for inspection plus photocopy)
- For the talent ground: a nostrified (recognised) diploma
- For the start-up ground: documentation supporting the start-up activity
- Proof of registered residential address in Serbia
- Proof of means of subsistence and valid health insurance
- Proof of paid administrative fees
Frequently asked questions
No dedicated digital-nomad visa is confirmed on official Serbian sources. Remote workers and independent professionals generally use the relevant temporary-residence grounds (such as start-up, talent or work) via the Foreign Nationals' Portal.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.