Serbia temporary residence for studying

Foreign citizens enrolled in a programme at an accredited higher education institution in Serbia to acquire higher education.

• Enrolment

  Submit evidence of enrolment in a programme with an accredited higher education institution for the purpose of acquiring higher education in Serbia.

  mup.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSource

• Valid identity document

  Provide a valid personal or official passport, or a valid national identity card if Serbian regulations permit entry with that card. The document must be valid for at least three months longer than the period of temporary residence requested.

  welcometoserbia.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSource

• Means of subsistence

  Provide evidence of means of subsistence during the planned stay.

  mup.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSource

• Health insurance

  Provide evidence of health insurance during the planned stay.

  mup.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSource

• Registered address

  Provide registration of temporary or permanent residence in Serbia.

  mup.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSource

• Long-stay visa, if required

  If a visa is required for entry, submit the temporary residence request during the validity of a long-stay visa D and on the same grounds for which that visa was issued.

  eforeigner.welcometoserbia.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSource

• Temporary residence application submission feewelcometoserbia.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSourceRSD 430 per person
• Fee for approval of a temporary residence permitwelcometoserbia.gov.rs · checked 2 hours agoSourceRSD 23,450 per person
• Decision timeThe competent authority must decide on approval or extension of temporary residence within 30 days of submission of the application; the published period is not stated separately for applications made from outside Serbia.About 4 weeks

1. Get ready

   • Confirm your enrolment

     Obtain evidence of enrolment in a programme at an accredited higher education institution in Serbia.

     You’ll need: Evidence of enrolment

   • Prepare your residence documents

     Gather your valid identity document and evidence of subsistence, health insurance and your registered address.

     You’ll need: Valid passport or eligible identity card, Evidence of means of subsistence, Evidence of health insurance, Registered address

2. Apply

   • Submit your temporary residence request

     Select Education – Studying and submit the request electronically or in person; if you entered on a visa D, apply on the same grounds during its validity.

     You’ll need: Application form, Supporting documents for studying

   • Pay the applicable residence fees

     Pay the submission fee and, unless exempt, the fee for approval of the temporary residence permit.

3. Visa

   • Apply for a study-purpose visa D if required

     If you need a visa, apply on the education grounds and provide the documents specified for studying.

     You’ll need: Visa application, Passport, Photograph, Invitation letter, Health insurance evidence, Financial evidence, Educational institution registration certificate, Enrolment certificate, Certificate of previous education with certified translation

4. Settle in

   • Have your stay registered

     When you arrive

     The person or accommodation provider hosting you must register your stay with the competent authority within 24 hours of providing accommodation or your arrival for a visit.

   • Attend your biometrics appointment

     If the permit conditions are met, attend the scheduled appointment at the competent police office in person to provide biometric data.

Temporary residence can be extended if the grounds for it continue. If the holder later changes their residence grounds, only half of the time spent on study-based residence counts towards the three-year residence requirement for permanent residence.

• Help - Welcome to Serbiawelcometoserbia.gov.rsOfficial
• D visa, purpose of stay: Education - Welcome to Serbiawelcometoserbia.gov.rsOfficial
• Temporary Residence - Welcome to Serbiawelcometoserbia.gov.rsOfficial
• welcometoserbia.gov.rs/registration-upon-arrivalOfficial
• mup.gov.rs/wps/wcm/connect/9e10bf1d-79ad-4a50-a8c1-76b6afb0d6e9/Law%2…Official
• eforeigner.welcometoserbia.gov.rs/helpOfficial

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