Obtaining a Serbian passport by naturalization — legal support at all stages
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The Serbian citizenship acquisition program through naturalization is regulated by the "Citizenship Law" of the Republic of Serbia No. 135/2004, which establishes the legal framework for issuing Serbian passports to foreign nationals. The basic conditions for naturalization include legal residence in the country for 3 years with a residence permit, obtaining permanent resident status (PR), reaching adulthood, absence of serious criminal offenses, financial independence, and a written declaration recognizing Serbia as one’s country. The company iWorld offers one of the most comfortable options for obtaining Serbian citizenship—through obtaining a residence permit based on company registration.
With a second Serbian passport, you gain visa-free access to over 130 countries, including all Schengen Area states, China, Turkey, and many other popular destinations for business and tourism.
Serbia has been an official candidate for European Union membership since 2012, meaning that once integration is complete, Serbian passport holders will automatically be eligible for EU citizenship.
Serbia offers one of the most attractive tax systems in Europe, with a personal income tax rate of 10% and a corporate tax rate of 15%, significantly lower than in most European countries.
Serbian citizens have the right to free higher education at state universities in Serbia, as well as discounted tuition in many European educational institutions.
Passport holders receive full access to the public healthcare system, including medical insurance, free emergency care, and subsidized treatment.
Serbian citizens can purchase any real estate in the country without restrictions and enjoy benefits when buying residential and commercial properties.
Serbia is characterized by a stable political environment, low crime rates, and a friendly attitude toward foreigners, providing comfortable conditions for permanent residence.
Unlike most European countries, Serbia’s citizenship process does not require passing difficult language exams or tests on the country’s history and culture.
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The Serbian passport allows visa-free travel to over 130 countries, including Russia, Turkey, China, most South American countries (Brazil, Argentina, Chile), as well as several Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea.
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With the assistance of iWorld, you can obtain a Serbian residence permit by registering a company (sole proprietorship or LLC) with the option of applying for status for the entire family. It takes up to two months to obtain a residence card.
Learn MoreDuring the period of validity of the residence permit, you conduct real entrepreneurial activity, pay taxes, and submit reports on your business activities.
After 3 years of continuous residence in Serbia with a residence permit, you apply for PMS, confirming that you are conducting business, paying taxes, and have no criminal record.
Immediately after your PR is approved, with the support of iWorld's lawyers, you prepare a complete set of documents to obtain Serbian citizenship, including income statements, character references, translations of documents, and an application.
With the help of experienced lawyers from iWorld, you submit an application for second citizenship to the local office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Serbia at your place of registration. The application review period is 6 to 12 months.
After a positive decision by the state authorities, you will receive a certificate of citizenship and apply for a passport of the Republic of Serbia.
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Learn moreAccording to the “Law on Citizenship” of the Republic of Serbia, to apply for naturalization, you must have continuously resided in the country for 3 years with a residence permit and have obtained permanent resident status.
In most cases, obtaining Serbian citizenship requires renouncing your previous citizenship; however, the law provides exceptions when renunciation is impossible for objective reasons.
Knowledge of Serbian is not a mandatory requirement for naturalization under the current legislation.
No, obtaining permanent residence status is a mandatory condition for applying for Serbian citizenship through naturalization.
Yes, time spent conducting business counts toward the required residency period if you lived in Serbia on a residence permit and fulfilled all tax obligations.
Yes, when applying for Serbian citizenship through residence permits, all family members of the entrepreneur—including spouses and minor children—can receive passports.
From obtaining the initial residence permit to receiving the Serbian passport takes about 4–5 years: 3 years to get permanent residence, and 6–12 months to process the naturalization application.
If citizenship is denied, the decision can be appealed administratively or through the courts, and you can reapply after resolving the reasons for refusal.
The standard dossier includes: passport, birth certificate, permanent residence card, income documents, criminal record certificate, a statement recognizing Serbia as your country, and proof of payment of the state fee.
Yes, minor children can obtain Serbian citizenship along with their parents. Children over 14 must provide written consent for acquiring Serbian citizenship.
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