Serbia is a frequent first stop for relocators from Russia and the CIS: visa-free entry, prices below Western Europe, a loud Belgrade and a growing tech scene. There is no branded nomad visa. The long path is temporary residence (usually your own sole trader or d.o.o.) for up to three years.
Day one: white card. Week one: a lease with a host statement. File on Welcome to Serbia before visa-free days run out. Start with visa and the pre-arrival checklist.
At a glance
Capital: Belgrade
Language: Serbian (Cyrillic + Latin)
Currency: dinar (RSD); people quote euros
RU entry: typically 30 days, reset on exit
Not Schengen: residence does not unlock the EU
Guide sections
- Before you arrivepapers from home, 30-day window, eSIM
- Visa and legal staywhite card, eight grounds, sole trader, filing, PR
- HousingVračar/Dorćol/New Belgrade, izjava, deposits
- Cost of living€1,200–1,500 comfort, free GSP
- Work and internetpaušal, coworking, SBB
- Banking and moneywho opens accounts in 2026
- Healthcarecover for filing, Bel Medic
- Transportfree GSP, A1 airport, CarGo
- Communitychats and srb.guide
- CitiesBelgrade and Novi Sad
- Why Serbiapros and cons
- Carwhen you need one, licences