Work permit in Serbia: the unified permit
Information checked: 9 September 2026 · Source: welcometoserbia.gov.rs
The unified permit is Serbia's single permit for temporary residence and work. Applications are submitted exclusively online through the welcometoserbia.gov.rs portal, by the foreigner or by the employer. It is issued for up to 36 months and can be renewed. A holder of a visa D issued for employment may work during the visa's validity (up to 180 days) and applies for the unified permit to stay longer.
Serbia Gateway is a brand of JLE DOO and your point of contact. The administrative support — document preparation, submitting applications under a power of attorney where this is permitted, appointments and case follow-up — is carried out by a partner agency holding a permit from the Ministry. Documents are prepared by the partner agency; legal questions and representation are handled by lawyers.
Who applies
The application can be submitted by the foreigner or by the employer on their behalf. It is submitted exclusively online, through the welcometoserbia.gov.rs portal.
Validity and renewal
The permit is issued for up to 36 months and can be renewed. When and how to apply for renewal: Permit renewal.
Changing employer
When a worker with a unified permit changes employer, the procedure has its own steps — see Changing employer.
What exactly we do
- we guide you through the whole process and remind you of deadlines
- the partner agency prepares and checks the documents
- the partner agency arranges translations by a court interpreter
- the partner agency books appointments and follows the case
What you do
- you or your employer submit the application on the portal, with our guidance
- you attend in person where the procedure requires it
- for appeals we refer you to a lawyer
Price
The price depends on the procedure and the scope of work. Send an enquiry and you will receive an offer before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the procedure and the scope of work; government fees are a separate item. You receive an offer on request.
Do I need an agency for the unified permit?
You do not have to use one — the application can be submitted by the foreigner or by the employer. Our service makes sense when you want someone to prepare and check the documents and follow the case for you: the partner agency does that, and we remain your point of contact.