The request for the approval of temporary residence can be submitted electronically on this Portal or in person to the competent authority on the prescribed form with the attachment, or delivery, of the prescribed documentation and payment of the prescribed administrative fees.

When submitting a request, the prescribed administrative fees are paid (request fee and fee for temporary residence approval), and the request submitted electronically is submitted to the competent authority after the payment of the fee has been made and the payment recorded.

In addition to the above mentioned, the fee for issuing a biometric ID card for a temporary residence permit as well as the fee for the form are paid after the foreign citizen is informed of the outcome of the procedure based on the submitted request.

When submitting a request for the approval or extension of a temporary residence based on this closer basis, you shall need the following documentation :

1. а valid personal or official passport, i.e. a valid identity card of the country whose citizens, in accordance with the applicable regulations, can enter the Republic of Serbia with an identity card, whereby the validity period of the document must be at least three months longer than the period for which the temporary residence permit is requested;
2. а photograph* of a foreign citizen;
3. proof of means of subsistence* during the planned stay;
4. proof of health insurance* during the planned stay;
5. document proving ownership, real estate deed, certified sales contract, gift contract, probate decision, property tax decision, court verdict, document on lifetime right of residence, etc.);
6. statement by the landlord* that they agree that the foreign citizen has a registered residential address.

For all documents marked with *, here you can read a detailed explanation.

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Important note: The information provided on this website is solely informative and as such have been tailored to the citizenship, intention of stay in the Republic of Serbia and all other parameters that you have selected through the My Entry / Visa / Residence Guide. It is not legal advice or instruction nor applies to individual situations. For more detailed information on applicable laws and by-laws, as well as on your rights and obligations, we recommend that you visit Law on Foreigners and Law on Employment of Foreigners.

Last updated: 02.11.2026.