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Student visa for Serbia
Money to show for the visa: Funds in a Serbian bank 'in the amount of minimum salary in the Republic of Serbia for the year for which the application is submitted'. Work while you study: 20 hours a week during teaching periods, no separate work permit. Checked against the official pages on 25 September 2026.
The numbers
- Money you must show
- Funds in a Serbian bank 'in the amount of minimum salary in the Republic of Serbia for the year for which the application is submitted'
- Visa fee
- €50 for a type D visa, if your nationality needs one
- Work while you study
- 20 hours a week during teaching periods, no separate work permit
- Stay after you graduate
- No dedicated post-study permit found
The Ministry of Interior does not state a total or a period. The net minimum wage for 2026 is RSD 64,554 a month. Scholarships, an employment contract or a certified guarantee from a person or company in Serbia are also accepted.
Ministry of Interior of Serbia, checked 2026-09-25
Paid in dinars. Temporary residence then costs RSD 430 to submit plus RSD 23,450 for approval. Chinese, Armenian, Malian and Syrian passport holders are exempt from the visa fee.
Welcome to Serbia (Government of Serbia), checked 2026-09-25
Law on Employment of Foreigners, as amended in 2023 (Official Gazette 62/2023).
Law on Employment of Foreigners, Article 17, checked 2026-09-25
We found no job-search permit for graduates on official Serbian pages. To stay and work you need a single residence and work permit based on a job.
Welcome to Serbia (Government of Serbia), checked 2026-09-25
Worth knowing: Proof of funds is a Serbian bank balance 'in the amount of minimum salary' for the year of application; no total or period is published (net minimum wage 2026: RSD 64,554 a month). Visa fee applies only to nationalities needing a visa; temporary residence costs RSD 430 plus RSD 23,450. Tuition range is the School of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, 2025/2026. No dedicated post-study permit found. No official living cost figure. Living costs are Study in Serbia’s range for Belgrade; other cities are cheaper.
The visa and residence permit
If your nationality needs a visa, apply for a type D visa for education at a Serbian embassy or consulate. The official checklist includes an invitation letter, proof of enrolment, a certificate of the institution's registration, health insurance and "proof of financial means at disposal for covering the costs of living during the intended stay". The visa fee is €50, paid in dinars; holders of Chinese, Armenian, Malian and Syrian passports are exempt (Welcome to Serbia).
Everyone then applies for temporary residence for studying. The Ministry of Interior asks for the application form, a valid passport, two photos, proof of the paid fee, a tenancy agreement or landlord's statement, health insurance, proof of subsistence and "a confirmation of enrollment in a higher educational institution accredited by the Ministry of Education".
The money. The Ministry accepts, among other things, a bank statement from a bank registered in Serbia showing funds "in the amount of minimum salary in the Republic of Serbia for the year for which the application is submitted", a scholarship, or a written guarantee from a Serbian company or a certified guarantee from a person. The Ministry does not say whether that means one month's minimum wage or more, so ask the police administration handling your application what total they expect before you open the account. We do not quote a total because none is published.
Fees for temporary residence (Welcome to Serbia):
- Submission: RSD 430
- Approval of temporary residence: RSD 23,450
Duration. Temporary residence can be granted for up to three years depending on the reason for the stay (Welcome to Serbia). Extensions must be filed no earlier than three months before, and no later than the day, your current permit expires.
Where to apply
At the embassy or consulate of Serbia that covers your country, or through the visa application centre it names. Book early: in the busiest months appointments can be weeks away. Apply only through the official website; nobody can sell you a faster place in the queue.
Official pages: mup.gov.rs · welcometoserbia.gov.rs · paragraf.rs · welcometoserbia.gov.rs · mfa.gov.rs · arhiva.rect.bg.ac.rs. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you apply.
Government scholarships to study in Serbia
- World in Serbia closed for this round
Which of these are open to your nationality
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From ZimbabweQuestions students ask
How much money do I need to show for a Serbia student visa?
Funds in a Serbian bank 'in the amount of minimum salary in the Republic of Serbia for the year for which the application is submitted'. The Ministry of Interior does not state a total or a period. The net minimum wage for 2026 is RSD 64,554 a month. Scholarships, an employment contract or a certified guarantee from a person or company in Serbia are also accepted. (Ministry of Interior of Serbia, checked 2026-09-25).
How much is the student visa fee for Serbia?
€50 for a type D visa, if your nationality needs one.
Can international students work in Serbia?
20 hours a week during teaching periods, no separate work permit.
Can I stay in Serbia after I graduate?
No dedicated post-study permit found.
This page is general information from official sources, not immigration advice. For a decision about your own case, the official source or a regulated adviser is where that belongs.