Purpose-specific temporary residence, including a possible real-estate ownership basis; not a general passive-income or retirement visa.
Route overview
Typical timeline / duration: Temporary residence up to 3 years depending on reason; permanent residence may be possible after 3 years continuous residence.
Important notes
Serbia's official portal says temporary residence is issued based on a prescribed basis/reason for stay and can be issued up to 3 years.
A D visa purpose of ownership of real estate has a detailed document checklist.
Permanent residence generally follows after three years of continuous residence on approved temporary residence.
The residence card records whether work is allowed. Property ownership alone is not an open work permission; employment requires a work-authorised basis.
Preparation checklist
Prepare route evidence: prescribed basis/reason for stay, or proof of real estate ownership for the property route.
Confirm the financial evidence: for the property basis, provide the title deed or equivalent ownership record plus address and insurance evidence; other bases use their own financial documents.
Check work rights and restrictions: permit card records whether the foreigner has the right to work, depending on basis.
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