Obtain confirmation of enrolment in an accredited Serbian higher-education institution or another recognised school, language, exchange, or training programme.
Submit the temporary-residence application with a valid passport, photographs, proof of address or landlord consent, proof of subsistence, health insurance, and the prescribed fee.
Provide the institution's enrolment confirmation stating the programme and duration; for renewal, provide evidence of attendance and continued study.
Complete any D-visa step required for the applicant's nationality and apply before the existing permission expires if extending the stay.
Serbia's Foreigners Act states that temporary residence for university studies is normally granted for one year and may be extended for the same period, or for the shorter study duration when the programme lasts less than a year.
Student residence is tied to education. Any work or internship must use the permission applicable to that activity rather than assuming unrestricted work rights from the student status.