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title: "Serbia Intra-company transfer requirements 2026: 3-year stay"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/intra-corporate-transfer/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-10
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Serbia · Work

# Serbia Intra-company transfer

**First stay:** 3 yrs

Single permit — intra-corporate transfer or secondment

First checked against official sources on 10 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **First stay:** 3 yrs (Temporary residence of up to three years, extendable for the same period.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport

## Key facts

Intra-company transfer is a work route for Serbia. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.

- **Government fees:** RSD 430 ≈ $4 · RSD 23k ≈ $220
- **Processing:** Up to 15 days
- **First stay:** 3 yrs

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: government fees RSD 23k ≈ $220 in total (2 fees); decision: up to 15 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: RSD 430 ≈ $4 · RSD 23k ≈ $220**

- RSD 430 (≈ $4) Application submission fee.
- RSD 22,770 (≈ $220) Fee for approval of the single permit to reside and work.

**Renewal: Renewable**

Up to three years, extendable for the same period.

[Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/portal/en/information/temporary+residence/temporary+residence)

**Permanent residence: After 3 years of residence**

Permanent residence after 3 years of continuous residence on temporary residence or a single permit; a decision is due within 60 days.

[Government of the Republic of Serbia](https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/help) [Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/wcm/connect/9e10bf1d-79ad-4a50-a8c1-76b6afb0d6e9/Law+on+Foreigners+2023.pdf?CVID=pdNziNy&MOD=AJPERES)

**Citizenship: After 3 years as a permanent resident**

Citizenship needs 3 years of uninterrupted registered permanent residence before applying (a spouse married 3 years can also qualify), plus release from other citizenship.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia](https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/services/citizenship)

**Processing: Up to 15 days**

A decision on a single permit is due within 15 days of an orderly request.

[Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/wcm/connect/9e10bf1d-79ad-4a50-a8c1-76b6afb0d6e9/Law+on+Foreigners+2023.pdf?CVID=pdNziNy&MOD=AJPERES)

**Presence rules: Absence limits**

Absences of up to ten months in total or six months at a time over the three years do not break continuity.

[Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/wcm/connect/9e10bf1d-79ad-4a50-a8c1-76b6afb0d6e9/Law+on+Foreigners+2023.pdf?CVID=pdNziNy&MOD=AJPERES)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Needs a job offer from an employer in Serbia

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- The applicant is a manager, specialist or intern temporarily referred to Serbia by a foreign employer.
- The Serbian employer is a subsidiary of, or has a business-technical cooperation contract with, the foreign employer.

#### What you must show

- The application fee is RSD 430 (≈ $4) and the single permit approval fee is RSD 22,770 (≈ $220).

#### Documents

- Statements of both employers on the assignment, including that the applicant returns to the foreign employer afterwards.
- Proof of employment with the foreign employer and an employer's registration excerpt.
- A valid passport, valid at least three months beyond the requested permit, and a photo.
- A landlord's statement or tenancy agreement for the registered residential address.
- Proof of subsistence and health insurance.

#### Steps

1. Apply on the Foreign Nationals Portal (welcometoserbia.gov.rs) or at the police directorate; the single permit is applied for online.

#### After you arrive

- Extension is requested at least three months before expiry and no later than expiry.
- Temporary residence is granted for up to three years and can be extended for the same period.

## What happens at day 183

How Serbia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **Up to 3 years at first, renewable**
- **Tax residence:** - **At least 183 days in 12-month period beginning or ending in the tax year** Presence in Serbia for 183 or more days, continuous or interrupted.
- **Foreign-source income:** **Worldwide, foreign tax credit** Residents are taxed on income earned in Serbia and in another state; salary and self-employment income are taxed at 10%, capital income and capital gains at 15%, royalties and property income at 20%, with a tax credit for income tax paid abroad up to the Serbian tax on that income.

[All tax rules for Serbia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/tax/) Tax records checked 11 Oct 2026

## What you need to arrange

- **Health insurance** Proof of subsistence and health insurance
- **Accommodation** A landlord's statement or tenancy agreement for the registered residential address

Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.

**Full official text**

For managers, specialists or interns temporarily assigned to a Serbian subsidiary or business partner by a foreign employer, who will return to work abroad at the end of the assignment. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4)

#### What you must show and pay

- A fee of RSD 430 (≈ $4) · Application submission fee. (source 4)
- A fee of RSD 22,770 (≈ $220) · Fee for approval of the single permit to reside and work. (source 4)

#### Requirements

- The applicant is a manager, specialist or intern temporarily referred to Serbia by a foreign employer. (sources 1, 2)
- The Serbian employer is a subsidiary of, or has a business-technical cooperation contract with, the foreign employer. (sources 1, 2)
- The application fee is RSD 430 (≈ $4) and the single permit approval fee is RSD 22,770 (≈ $220). (source 4)
- Statements of both employers on the assignment, including that the applicant returns to the foreign employer afterwards. (sources 1, 2)
- Proof of employment with the foreign employer and an employer's registration excerpt. (sources 1, 2)
- A valid passport, valid at least three months beyond the requested permit, and a photo. (sources 1, 2)
- A landlord's statement or tenancy agreement for the registered residential address. (sources 1, 2)
- Proof of subsistence and health insurance. (sources 1, 2)
- Apply on the Foreign Nationals Portal (welcometoserbia.gov.rs) or at the police directorate; the single permit is applied for online. (sources 1, 2)
- Extension is requested at least three months before expiry and no later than expiry. (sources 1, 2)
- Temporary residence is granted for up to three years and can be extended for the same period. (source 4)

#### Stay

- Temporary residence of up to three years, extendable for the same period.
- First stay: up to 36 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

#### Work

Work for the host entity during the assignment.

#### Family

Spouse or common-law partner, unmarried children under 18 (including adopted and stepchildren) and parents of such children can get temporary residence on family reunification; dependent relatives and adult children unable to care for themselves only exceptionally.

Checked 2026-10-10

## Official sources

1. [Temporary residence: grounds, single permit to reside and work, required documents](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/portal/en/information/temporary+residence/temporary+residence) · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Law on Foreigners (Sl. glasnik RS 24/2018, 31/2019, 62/2023), Serbian text](https://www.paragraf.rs/propisi/zakon_o_strancima.html) · Paragraf (reprint of the Official Gazette text) · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of the RS, as amended 2023)](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/wcm/connect/9e10bf1d-79ad-4a50-a8c1-76b6afb0d6e9/Law+on+Foreigners+2023.pdf?CVID=pdNziNy&MOD=AJPERES) · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Frequently asked questions: temporary residence and single permit fees](https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/help) · Government of the Republic of Serbia (Welcome to Serbia portal) · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Citizenship: acquiring citizenship by admission](https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/services/citizenship) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11

## Intra-company transfer and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Intra-company transfer | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| [Work permit (single permit)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/single-permit-employment/) | – | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| [Talent residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/talent-residence/) | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| [Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/eu-blue-card/) Portugal | Needs income from €1,726 a month ≈ $1,930 | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [Employee visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/employee-visa/) Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Intra-company transfer?

A fee of RSD 430 (≈ $4). Application submission fee. A fee of RSD 22,770 (≈ $220). Fee for approval of the single permit to reside and work.

### How long can I stay on the Intra-company transfer?

Temporary residence of up to three years, extendable for the same period.

### How long does the Intra-company transfer take to process?

A decision on a single permit is due within 15 days of an orderly request.

### Can I work on the Intra-company transfer?

Work for the host entity during the assignment.

### Can I bring my family on the Intra-company transfer?

Spouse or common-law partner, unmarried children under 18 (including adopted and stepchildren) and parents of such children can get temporary residence on family reunification; dependent relatives and adult children unable to care for themselves only exceptionally.

### Does the Intra-company transfer lead to permanent residence in Serbia?

Time on the Intra-company transfer counts toward permanent residence in Serbia, which the rules allow after 3 years of residence. Time on the Intra-company transfer counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 3 years as a permanent resident.

### How are Intra-company transfer holders taxed in Serbia?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Intra-company transfer. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on income earned in Serbia and in another state; salary and self-employment income are taxed at 10%, capital income and capital gains at 15%, royalties and property income at 20%, with a tax credit for income tax paid abroad up to the Serbian tax on that income.

## More in Serbia

[Independent professional](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/independent-professional/) [Self-employed permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/single-permit-self-employment/) [Startup founder residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/startup-residence/) [Student residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/student-temporary-residence/) [Serbian origin residence](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/serbia/serbian-origin-residence/)

## Work visas elsewhere

[🇬🇪 IT sector permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/it-residence-permit/) [🇮🇹 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/eu-blue-card/) [🇬🇷 Large-company director permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/greece/company-executive-b3/) [🇩🇪 Blue Card](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/germany/eu-blue-card/) [🇫🇷 Talent · Company officer](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/france/talent-corporate-officer/) [🇬🇧 Graduate visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-kingdom/graduate-visa/)

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-10 against 5 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Temporary residence: grounds, single permit to reside and work, required documents](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/portal/en/information/temporary+residence/temporary+residence) · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Law on Foreigners (Sl. glasnik RS 24/2018, 31/2019, 62/2023), Serbian text](https://www.paragraf.rs/propisi/zakon_o_strancima.html) · Paragraf (reprint of the Official Gazette text) · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of the RS, as amended 2023)](https://www.mup.gov.rs/wps/wcm/connect/9e10bf1d-79ad-4a50-a8c1-76b6afb0d6e9/Law+on+Foreigners+2023.pdf?CVID=pdNziNy&MOD=AJPERES) · Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Frequently asked questions: temporary residence and single permit fees](https://welcometoserbia.gov.rs/help) · Government of the Republic of Serbia (Welcome to Serbia portal) · checked 2026-10-11
5. [Citizenship: acquiring citizenship by admission](https://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/citizens/services/citizenship) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia · checked 2026-10-11

Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.