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Visas, apartments, work permits, buses that come when they feel like it — everything you need to move to Serbia's capital, written by people who actually live here.
The guide, in three moves
01 Moving to Belgrade Plan the move — visas, residency paperwork, housing and how to actually get here. Browse guides → 02 Living in Belgrade Settle in — everyday essentials, getting around, culture and the expat community. Browse guides → 03 Working in Belgrade Work permits, finding a job, coworking spaces and doing business in Serbia. Browse guides →
Most useful pages
Serbian Visas Explained Serbian visa FAQ — quick answers on visa-free stays, entry visas, temporary and permanent residence, the unified work permit and the white card. White Card Registration Serbia's white card (bela karta) explained — the mandatory address registration every foreigner needs after arrival, and how it affects residence applications. Finding an Apartment How to find an apartment in Belgrade — where to start your search, long vs short-term rentals, and tips for renting as a foreigner in Serbia. Banking in Serbia Banking and postal services in Serbia — opening a bank account as a foreigner, the major banks, cards and transfers, and how the post office works. Speaking Serbian A practical guide to learning enough Serbian for everyday life in Belgrade, with Talk In Serbian as the recommended online course. Employment Permits Serbia's unified work and residence permit (jedinstvena dozvola) explained — the post-2024 online application, NES labour test, validity and renewals.
From the blog
All posts July 22, 2026 Is Serbia Safe From Russia (Ukraine Conflict)? Is Serbia safe to move to during the Russia–Ukraine conflict? Why Serbia's neutrality and distance mean expats have little to worry about. June 18, 2026 What Does The Serbian Flag Symbolize (& What's Its History)? What the Serbian flag's red, blue and white stripes and coat of arms symbolize, plus the flag's history from the 1835 uprising to modern Serbia.
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