{"id":4037,"date":"2024-11-23T23:26:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-23T23:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nov.tackapovratka.rs\/?page_id=4037"},"modified":"2026-01-26T11:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:20:17","slug":"guides-for-repatriates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.tackapovratka.rs\/staging\/en\/guides-for-repatriates","title":{"rendered":"Guides for Repatriates"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4037\" class=\"elementor elementor-4037\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970e88d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"970e88d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1c8f88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1c8f88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 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>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Organize Your Move Back to Serbia?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3afc1b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"3afc1b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6180\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6180\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Customs exemptions <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6180\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebe7fa5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ebe7fa5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c1e24b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c1e24b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning a move back to Serbia, it\u2019s helpful to know about customs exemptions that allow returnees to bring personal belongings without paying customs duties, regulated under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragraf.rs\/propisi\/uredba-o-carinskim-povlasticama.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs Privileges Regulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Serbian citizens who have lived abroad between 2 and 10 years, items worth up to 20,000 EUR can be imported duty-free, while those who have been abroad for over 10 years are not subject to this limit. Eligible items include furniture, household appliances, and home decorations etc., but <\/span><b>vehicles are excluded<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from this exemption.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For foreign nationals, similar exemptions apply if they have received Serbian citizenship, asylum, or permanent residency.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use customs exemptions, Serbian citizens returning to Serbia need to provide a certificate proving the duration of their stay abroad. For foreign nationals, proof of citizenship, asylum status, or permanent residency is required. Additionally, a detailed list of personal belongings, specifying the type and quantity of each item, must be submitted and certified by customs authorities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All items must be imported within <\/span><b>one year of the approval date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For further details, please refer to the Serbian Customs Administration\u2019s official website at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.gov.rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carina.gov.rs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Required documentation\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilising customs exemptions requires preparation and documentation. To avoid paying customs duties, you must obtain proof of your employment abroad before arriving in Serbia. This proof can come from several sources: the Serbian embassy or consulate, your employer, or a translated and certified record of social security contributions paid while working abroad.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you&#8217;ll need to submit a detailed list of the belongings you\u2019re bringing. Previous returnees suggest creating an itemised inventory while packing, especially if you have many household items, to avoid potential oversights in the process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified translations refer to a court-certified translator who has translated and stamped the document. Court-certified translators in Serbia are licensed by the Ministry of Justice and can be identified by their unique registration number and stamp.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more detailed instructions on moving back to Serbia and utilising customs exemptions, please refer to the Serbian Customs Administration website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.gov.rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carina.gov.rs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6181\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6181\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Bringing Cash into Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6181\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1462aee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1462aee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d65ca49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d65ca49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A frequently asked question involves the amount of cash individuals are allowed to bring into Serbia when crossing the border. In short, bringing cash into the Republic of Serbia is permitted; however, any amount over 10,000 EUR (in any currency) must be declared. This declaration can be made at the Customs Office at the border crossing. You will also need to present documentation confirming that the cash was withdrawn from your bank account abroad or exchanged at a foreign bank, along with the bank\u2019s certificate.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further details, please consult the Serbian Customs Administration&#8217;s website at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.gov.rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carina.gov.rs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6182\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6182\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Importing Motor Vehicles <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6182\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89418a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"89418a9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76251a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76251a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a returning resident, you can import your personal vehicle for private use. Before arriving in Serbia, it\u2019s recommended to contact the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.rs\/putnici\/uvoz-motornih-vozila\/uslovi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serbian Customs Administration<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic Safety Agency<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which oversee the import process for both new and used vehicles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on age, motor vehicles are categorised into 2 groups: <\/span><b>new vehicles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (those under six months old) and <\/span><b>used vehicles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (those older than six months). Further details on importing new vehicles can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.rs\/rsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In contrast, <\/span><b>importing used vehicles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is subject to stricter regulations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Additional information about importing used vehicles can be found on the websites of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic Safety Agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.rs\/putnici\/uvoz-motornih-vozila\/uslovi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serbian Customs Administration<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which outline these requirements and provide guidance on documentation and compliance measures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before arriving in Serbia, it\u2019s essential to research the import and registration requirements for your vehicle. Pay special attention to obtaining the <\/span><b>Certificate of Conformity (CoC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which verifies that your vehicle complies with Serbian environmental and safety standards, facilitating its import and registration in the country.<br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This certificate ensures your vehicle meets regulatory requirements and is often issued by the vehicle manufacturer. For more details on necessary documentation and specific import procedures, you can consult the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abs.gov.rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic Safety Agency\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.rs\/putnici\/uvoz-motornih-vozila\/uslovi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customs Administration\u2019s website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6183\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6183\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Bringing Artwork into Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6183\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be689a8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be689a8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8294c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8294c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to bring an artwork with you upon your return to Serbia, it\u2019s helpful to know that a standard customs procedure applies. This can be completed through an abbreviated or full import process, with customs control but no need for prior permits or approvals.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For artists importing their own creations, customs duties are waived under the Customs Privileges Regulation. This exemption applies to personal artwork, providing a more straightforward process.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.rs\/putnici\/pitanja-i-odgovori\/unos-iznos-umetnina.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serbian Customs Administration website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6184\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6184\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Bringing Firearms into Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6184\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588579a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"588579a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe79d36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe79d36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you intend to bring your personal firearm into Serbia upon your return, and you have documentation from a foreign authority, it is mandatory to declare it at the border crossing upon arrival. The border police will temporarily confiscate the firearm and issue a receipt, which grants you <\/span><b>90 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to either obtain a permit in Serbia or to export the firearm from the country. For further information on obtaining firearm permits and regulations for carrying firearms, please refer to the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/oruzje\/oruzje\/!ut\/p\/z1\/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zi_S19zQzdDYy8LUwMDA0czRzdLQxMLYwMgg31g4uL4oOC45V9Ekvy9L30o_CrBhpnVOTr7JuuH1WQWJKhm5mXlq8fkV9UWpWVCqcLst3DHR0VFQFVDPQe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Interior&#8217;s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6185\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6185\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Bringing Plants into Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6185\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1a84b4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d1a84b4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-957be90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"957be90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving back home often includes bringing along items that make a space feel like home, and plants are naturally part of that ambiance. If you plan to bring plants with you, it\u2019s essential to check customs regulations, as there are limits on the quantity of plants you can bring without requiring a phytosanitary inspection.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For larger quantities, a <\/span><b>phytosanitary inspection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is necessary, which means you would need to enter Serbia through a border crossing equipped with such inspection facilities. It\u2019s advisable to contact the Serbian Customs Administration or the Ministry of Agriculture\u2019s Plant Protection Directorate to confirm the limits and requirements, as they may vary based on plant type and origin.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Serbian Customs Administration, you can bring a <\/span><b>limited number of plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from European countries for personal use (non-commercial and non-industrial), as long as they don\u2019t pose a risk of spreading harmful organisms. Small quantities are defined as up to <\/span><b>three indoor potted plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (excluding bonsai) and up to <\/span><b>ten balcony plants and non-woody ornamental shrubs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Protected plant species<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require special international certification in the form of a <\/span><b>CITES export permit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, issued by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekologija.gov.rs\/dozvole-obrasci\/zastita-biodiverziteta\/cites-dozvole-i-potvrde?lang=lat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Environmental Protectio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n. A list of plant species requiring this certification is available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cites.org\/eng\/app\/appendices.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CITES website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Phytosanitary Inspection<\/b><\/p><p><b><br><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A phytosanitary inspection of plant shipments involves reviewing the accompanying documentation, inspecting the transport vehicle, examining the packaging, and conducting a plant health check. Identification of the plant shipment is carried out by comparing data from the accompanying documentation with the labels on the packaging and verifying the contents of the shipment. The health status of the plants is assessed through visual inspection, with representative samples taken for analysis in an on-site laboratory at the border crossing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6186\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6186\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Bringing Pets into Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6186\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b337ef5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b337ef5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc2cef2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc2cef2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets are beloved members of the family, so the move back to Serbia will be a significant change for them as well. Thorough preparation for the specific requirements of bringing a pet into the country is essential to ensure a smooth journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, your pet must be microchipped and properly vaccinated. If you are arriving from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vet.minpolj.gov.rs\/uprava\/Sertifikati\/Prilog%201%20lista%20zemalja%20Annex%201.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European countries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your pet will also need a passport issued by a veterinarian. For arrivals from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vet.minpolj.gov.rs\/uprava\/Sertifikati\/Prilog%202%20lista%20zemalja%20Annex%202.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other countries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a certificate from the relevant authority in your country of origin is required.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your journey while taking into consideration that entry into Serbia with a pet is only allowed at border crossings equipped with veterinary inspection. These include major land crossings such as Batrovci, Sremska Ra\u010da, Horgo\u0161, Novi Most, and Vatin, as well as the airport in Belgrade.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All additional information, conditions for countries not listed, an example certificate, and a contact phone number for further questions can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vet.minpolj.gov.rs\/kretanje-kucnih-ljubimaca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary Directorate\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more details on entry procedures and related formalities, please refer to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carina.rs\/putnici\/pitanja-i-odgovori\/kucni-ljubimci.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serbian Customs Administration\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Authorise Friends or Family<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re facing a big move or an extended journey, you can choose to authorise a friend or family member to bring your pet to Serbia on your behalf, allowing you to focus fully on your own return. Ensure they are informed of all customs and veterinary requirements to make the journey as smooth as possible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-422ccbf e-con-full toggleContent hideOnPageLoad e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"422ccbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"osiguranje\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3751741 elementor-position-left elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3751741\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 40\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 22.7577C12.0601 22.7577 21.8367 12.9716 21.8367 0.899902H38.1633C38.1633 12.9716 47.9399 22.7577 60 22.7577V39.0999C47.8286 39.0999 36.9879 33.3965 30 24.5141C23.0121 33.3965 12.1714 39.0999 0 39.0999V22.7577Z\" fill=\"#B8D584\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Obtain the Necessary Documents and Insurance?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87464fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"87464fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1410\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1410\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to Obtain a Birth Certificate? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1410\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3244630 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3244630\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f4a51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9f4a51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the necessary documentation required to complete an administrative procedure, a birth certificate or a certificate of citizenship often appears on the list. You can obtain a birth certificate extract via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/usluge\/7353\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eUprava portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your local government has enabled this service. Through this portal, you can pay fees with Visa, MasterCard, or DinaCard, request the document in either a domestic or international format, and choose to have it delivered by mail. The international form is useful for resolving certain status issues abroad, which can be verified through the birth certificate extract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unable to complete the process online, contact your local government office, where you can obtain the birth certificate and the citizenship certificate in person from an official without waiting.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>When is the Fee for Issuance Waived?<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For issuing the extract in electronic form, no fee is charged, regardless of the purpose for which it is issued. For issuing the extract in paper form, a fee is charged except in specific cases where an exemption is provided, depending on the purpose of the extract.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the purpose for which you need the paper certificate does not qualify for a fee waiver, payment instructions will be generated, and you will need to make a payment for your request to be processed by the appropriate registrar. If you choose to have the paper extract delivered to your home address, regardless of the purpose, the delivery costs for a registered mail package will be charged according to the pricing of the Serbian Post.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Check if You Need to Obtain the Certificate Yourself<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin the process of obtaining a birth certificate or a citizenship certificate, first check if it is necessary for you to acquire this document yourself. Since 2016, all government bodies have been required to exchange official records amongst themselves.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, this means that you are no longer required to submit either document in person if you are applying to a national or local government agency or a public company, as they are obligated to obtain it on your behalf. This electronic data exchange system has been implemented to relieve citizens from having to go from counter to counter, gathering documents, and paying fees.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1411\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1411\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Residence Registration <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1411\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23e609 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b23e609\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfd02e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bfd02e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence is the address where you permanently live, or the place that serves as the centre of your life activities. Adult citizens are required to register their residence within eight days from the day they settle at the address where they are registering.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To register residence, it is necessary for the owner\/co-owner of the property to provide consent electronically via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/usluge\/7244\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eUprava portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the residence registration of an adult Serbian citizen at the address of the property they own\/co-own. This way, only the person registering their residence needs to appear in person at the counter of the relevant organisational unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After providing electronic consent, the owner\/co-owner receives a notification with an EGN number. The person registering their residence must know this EGN number, as it is used to search for the consent in the system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information about the residence registration procedure is also available on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/Boraviste\/!ut\/p\/z1\/hZDBTsMwDIafZUI9rnHTUjJugVUZbBViPazkUmUoTSt1SZUEKvH0ZLDLBAzfbH2_9dmIoxpxLd57JXxvtBhC_8Lz5mlR5gkDvCYZJEBzyghcEwxVgnZfAPxRFBC_nH_8DwgG2Jb3pUJ8FL6b97o1qL4zNmg6L4MAP1_BVsVxRZaz7TLFGUt-AHmBgT7fLJbrgqRkBSfgwhGVs822aq42wuujshrM_vs7VO9TEtysbKWVNn6zYdx5P7rbCCKYpilWxqhBxq_mEMFvkc44j-pzEo2H-mPTVg9ztiOOzmafW7P-aA!!\/?1dmy&amp;urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Fpublic_latin%2FPocetna%2FGradjani%2FDokumenti%2Bgradjana%2FPrebivaliste%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Internal Affairs website.<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Why Is It Important to Register Your Residence?<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential that your registered address is accurate, as all official documents will be sent to that address by mail. If you commit an offence or, for any other reason, the police determine that you do not live at the address listed as your residence, they will assign you a &#8220;fictitious&#8221; or &#8220;deactivated&#8221; address. This means you will not be able to register a vehicle, obtain a driver\u2019s license, or similar, until you register your actual residence with the police.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Do I Need to Change Other Personal Documents When Changing Residence?<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When changing your residence, you are also required to obtain new personal documents that include the updated address. There is an exception to this rule: if your ID card has a chip, it is not necessary to replace it, as the address information will be updated in the database during registration. However, driver\u2019s licenses, vehicle registration certificates, and passports must be updated within 30 days of the residence change.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information and sample payment slips for fees, visit the Ministry of Internal Affairs website.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1412\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1412\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to obtain health insurance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1412\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1423217 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1423217\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b361f97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b361f97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serbia has a well-developed system of mandatory state health insurance. If you gain employment or start your own business upon returning to Serbia, you are required to regularly arrange health insurance. If you work for an employer, health insurance contributions will be deducted and paid monthly along with your salary. If you are self-employed, you are responsible for paying mandatory health insurance contributions on a monthly basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, for service contract or consulting services, the person or company hiring you is required to pay social and health insurance contributions. Regular contribution payments grant the insured individual the right to have a validated health insurance card, which the employer is required to validate and provide after registering the employee in the central registry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The health insurance contributions you pay monthly to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfzo.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Health Insurance Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover treatment costs at state clinics, hospitals, and outpatient facilities, regardless of the complexity of the procedure, intervention, or treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Private Health Insurance System&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a highly developed system of private medical service providers, including numerous specialised and general clinics and hospitals where many of the country\u2019s top medical experts offer a wide range of healthcare services &#8211; from scans, laboratory analyses, and specialist consultations to surgical procedures and operations. As a result, many of the medical services you may need can be accessed through private clinic networks such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medigroup.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MediGroup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.belmedic.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BelMedic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euromedic.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EuroMedic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Various private health insurance options allow individuals to secure access to these private facilities for themselves and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to obtain private health insurance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private health insurance policies are based on a contract you sign with an insurance provider, and private health insurance is voluntary. It\u2019s advisable to check if the foreign insurance company you\u2019re insured with has a branch in Serbia, as this may allow you to obtain private health insurance more easily and potentially on better terms. Useful information can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osiguranik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osiguranik<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website, which consolidates top options for private insurance arrangements and provides a simple cost estimation calculator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More details on packages, benefits, and covered services can be found on the websites of individual insurance companies, while the complete registry of insurance providers operating in the Serbian market is available via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbs.rs\/sr\/finansijske-institucije\/osiguranje\/registar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Bank of Serbia&#8217;s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not plan on obtaining additional insurance, you can still use private clinic services as needed, according to their standard rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Health insurance for family members<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your spouse works in Serbia or owns a company and is already insured, as a family member, you are entitled to health insurance if you do not have a basis for paying contributions yourself. This insurance also covers minors, as long as they are in school, ensuring healthcare coverage for the entire family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child is studying in Serbia, they are guaranteed health coverage until the age of 26, whether they qualify as part of a family where one household member is insured or simply as an individual without a regular income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Health insurance for the unemployed&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not receiving financial benefits through the National Employment Service and do not have any other personal basis for insurance, nor can be insured as a family member, you may be eligible for mandatory health insurance as an unemployed person if your income is below the prescribed threshold, as determined by the branch office of the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfzo.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Health Insurance Fund (RFZO)<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;where you reside. This threshold varies from month to month. If your income exceeds the prescribed threshold, you will need to enroll in mandatory health insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Voluntary enrollment in mandatory health insurance&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not required to have mandatory health insurance, you may choose to voluntarily enroll in the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfzo.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Health Insurance Fund (RFZO) in<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;accordance with the Law on Contributions for Mandatory Social Insurance. In this case, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfzo.rs\/index.php\/ukljucivanje\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monthly contribution amount<\/span><\/a> for 2026 is 5,283.60&nbsp;RSD (the amount is adjusted annually).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1413\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1413\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When to Apply for Citizenship? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1413\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3438f99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3438f99\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e844db9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e844db9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your heritage may connect you to Serbia in various ways. However, to fully enjoy the rights and opportunities available to Serbian citizens, it is recommended to have your citizenship status officially recognized. Submitting an application for Serbian citizenship is a key step in permanently formalising your status in Serbia.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application is submitted to the police administration office according to your place of residence, or it can also be filed at a diplomatic-consular mission abroad. More information on the citizenship application process is available at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/drzavljanstvo\/drzavljanstvo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">following link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may be eligible for Serbian citizenship based on criteria defined by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragraf.rs\/propisi\/zakon_o_drzavljanstvu_republike_srbije.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in any of the following situations:<\/span><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><b>Acquisition of Serbian Citizenship by Descendants <\/b><\/p><p>A child acquires Serbian citizenship by descent if:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both parents were Serbian citizens at the time of the child\u2019s birth;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One parent was a Serbian citizen at the time of the child\u2019s birth, and the child was born in Serbia;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The child was born abroad, with one parent being a Serbian citizen at the time of birth, and the other parent being unknown, of unknown nationality, or stateless.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child born abroad with one Serbian citizen parent and one foreign citizen parent also acquires Serbian citizenship by descent if the Serbian parent registers the child as a citizen by the child\u2019s 18th birthday.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An individual over 18, born abroad, with one Serbian and one foreign citizen parent, can acquire Serbian citizenship by descent if they submit an application for registration in the Serbian citizen registry by their 23rd birthday.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Acquisition of Citizenship by Birth on the Territory of the Republic of Serbia<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child born or found on the territory of the Republic of Serbia (foundling) acquires Serbian citizenship by birth if both parents are unknown, of unknown nationality, stateless, or if the child itself is stateless.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Acquisition of Serbian Citizenship by Naturalization<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have permanent residency in the Republic of Serbia, you may personally apply for Serbian citizenship, provided that:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are at least 18 years old and legally competent; for minors, the application is submitted by their parents.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have renounced your foreign citizenship or can provide proof that you will do so upon acquiring Serbian citizenship.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have been continuously registered as a resident in Serbia for at least 3 years.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You submit a written statement declaring Serbia as your country of choice.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><div>\u00a0<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a foreign national who has been married to a Serbian citizen for at least 3 years and has been granted permanent residency, you can apply for Serbian citizenship by submitting a written statement declaring Serbia as your country.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exercise your right to naturalisation, you need to submit an application to the police administration according to your place of residence in Serbia (or to a Serbian diplomatic-consular mission if applying from abroad), along with the required documentation and fees.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Acquisition of Citizenship Based on International Agreements<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serbian citizenship may be acquired based on a ratified international agreement, provided there is reciprocity. Decisions on naturalisation are issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Department for Administrative Affairs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1414\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1414\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to Obtain a Driver\u2019s License? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1414\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c6c68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52c6c68\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66158f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66158f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a driver&#8217;s license that has expired, the procedure is explained <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/vozacka+dozvola\/izdavanje+nove+vozacke+po+osnovu+zamene+stare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your previous license was issued for less than 10 years or if you are over 65 years old, you will need a medical certificate, which can be obtained at Health Centers, Occupational Health departments, or many private clinics.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a new license due to a change of residence or surname, you must submit your valid license, ID card, and proof of fee payment. Examples of payment slips can be found <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/vozacka+dozvola\/izdavanje+vozacke+dozvole+zbog+promene+prebivalista\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a change of residence and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/vozacka+dozvola\/izdavanje+vozacke+dozvole+zbog+promene+licnog+imena\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a name change.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can submit a request to replace your driver\u2019s license via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/usluge\/6093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eUprava portal.<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you obtained your driver\u2019s license abroad, you must have the valid license translated by a certified court interpreter and submit it, along with a medical certificate (if required) and proof of payment. If you are a foreign citizen, you will also need proof of a residence permit longer than 6 months. Full details on the exchange of foreign driver\u2019s licenses can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/vozacka%20dozvola\/zamena%20inostrane%20vozacke%20dozvole%20za%20vozacku%20dozvolu%20republike%20srbije\/!ut\/p\/z1\/hdDBbsIwDAbgVwkPMMUNXQjHCKp0QIUGB7pckNkyFihJVdoe8vQr0MuEYL7Z-iz9NtU0p9pha_dYW--w6PoPzbfLccYjBWwuYohAcqkEvAoG64hurgAelASqn-_P_gNdAlZlk2xPdYn1z4t1357mrQ_4eUTy5UPrC6R5wJNxSKzz57pCZ8hNmF4YErAfNf2oIZUpm11hO3SudvZgumP03zgqTS5xYq5W0yGLVXQHeMJAvo_G03kihiKFHjx5SHnKwyIF-yYHg19eT_p9\/dz\/d5\/L0lDUmlTUSEhL3dHa0FKRnNBLzROV3FpQSEhL3NyX1JTXyNMYXRu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Internal Affairs website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Electronic Service &#8220;Replacement of Old Driver\u2019s License with New (Card) License&#8221;<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The electronic service &#8220;Replacement of Old Driver\u2019s License with New (Card) License&#8221; is intended for citizens who have not yet replaced their old driver\u2019s license. This service allows citizens to avoid multiple visits to the police station for the license replacement process. Instead, they can submit their request electronically through the eUprava Portal and track the status of their request at any time online.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use this service, citizens must possess a new biometric ID card with a chip. This requirement serves two purposes: firstly, it enables secure authentication within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) information system, ensuring the citizen\u2019s identity is verified safely.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1415\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1415\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Fastest Way to Obtain an ID Card and Passport <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1415\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23b1a37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23b1a37\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e135ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e135ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an adult citizen of Serbia and need a new ID card or passport, you can avoid waiting by scheduling an appointment online for yourself and up to four immediate family members. If you want to book an appointment for a minor child, the electronic form (the scheduled appointment) should be registered in your name.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appointments can be scheduled up to 30 days in advance, allowing you to book even before arriving in Serbia. The earliest available appointment date is one day after submitting the request, while the latest is 60 days after submission. A list of police stations in Serbia where the eScheduling service is available can be found at this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/%C5%BEivotna-oblast\/15\/%C5%BEivotna-situacija\/46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your appointment, bring your expired ID card and passport, along with proof of payment for fees. You can find all details, including sample payment slips, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/licna+karta\/vadjenje+licne+karte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ID cards and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mup.gov.rs\/wps\/portal\/sr\/gradjani\/dokumenta\/putne+isprave\/biometrijski+pasos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for passports.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Important Information for Prepayment\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the eUprava portal, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/plati.euprava.gov.rs\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ePlati system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a unique payment slip for each service, allowing you to pay online immediately or save the slip to pay later at a bank or post office.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you pay online, your payment will be recorded in the system, making a proof of payment available to the authorised official. However, some institutions do not accept receipts from eBanking since they lack a physical stamp. It is therefore recommended to pay at a post office or any bank branch, where you can make a cash or card payment without needing a bank account in Serbia.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have already paid online, it is sufficient to have your printed confirmation verified at your bank branch. Family or friends can also assist by making payments in advance for you, ensuring no additional steps are needed once you arrive, before visiting the police station to obtain your new personal documents.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Notification of Upcoming Expiry of Identification Documents<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still hold valid identification documents, the electronic service &#8220;Notification of Upcoming Expiry of Identification Documents&#8221; may be useful to you. This service is designed to notify citizens about the upcoming expiry of their documents, reminding them at a predefined time before the expiration date (chosen by the user) through one or more notification channels (email, SMS).<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system displays documents eligible for expiry notifications, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID card (card format)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle registration certificate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver&#8217;s license (card format)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle registration renewal (registration sticker)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each document in the list for which you want expiry notifications, you must specify the lead time (in days) for receiving the alert, up to a maximum of 30 days in advance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1416\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1416\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Public Services Available Online <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1416\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444522a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"444522a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-881d321 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"881d321\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A range of administrative procedures can now be completed from the comfort of your home, regardless of location. All you need is internet access and registration. As part of the overall push for digitalization, the eGovernment portal (eUprava) has been evolving since 2010 to provide citizens and businesses with faster and simpler access to public services electronically and without waiting in line. Here, you can apply for documents and certificates, register a child\u2019s birth, manage tax obligations, enroll children in daycare, apply for various incentives, and request other services related to health, education, and more.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eUprava portal offers both national and local-level services provided by institutions and public enterprises. You can find the full list of services on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eUprava website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Registration and Login on the eGovernment (eUprava) Portal<\/b><\/p><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To access <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eUprava services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can register in one of three ways, each offering a different level of reliability:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration with Username and Password for Serbian Citizens. Instructions for this type of registration can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eid.gov.rs\/documents\/Uputstvo_Za%20_registraciju%20_korisnickim%20_imenom_lozinkom_gradjanin_RS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration with Username and Password for Foreign Citizens. Instructions for this type of registration are available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eid.gov.rs\/documents\/Uputstvo_Za_registraciju_korisnickim_imenom_lozinkom_strani_drzavljanin.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration with a Qualified Electronic Certificate. This method provides the highest level of security and access to all services by verifying your identity electronically. You can obtain an electronic certificate issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs at your place of residence, or you can acquire a cloud-based certificate via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/usluge\/6864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eUprava<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> portal using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eid.gov.rs\/sr-Latn-RS\/instaliranje-mobilne-aplikacije\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ConsentID application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instructions for registration with an electronic certificate are available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eid.gov.rs\/documents\/Uputstvo_Za_registraciju_kvalifikovanim_elektronskim_sertifikatom.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, you can log in by using one of three methods:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/prijava-korisnickim-imenom-i-lozinkom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in with Username and Password<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/prijava-eID\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in via Mobile Phone (ConsentID application)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/euprava.gov.rs\/prijava-kvalifikovanim-elektronskim-sertifikatom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in with a Qualified Electronic Certificate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1417\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1417\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Pension Insurance <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1417\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0f6739 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0f6739\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-025b285 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"025b285\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragraf.rs\/propisi\/zakon_o_penzijskom_i_invalidskom_osiguranju.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Law on Pension and Disability Insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regulates mandatory pension and disability insurance in Serbia. This insurance provides rights to specific benefits in the event of certain risks as defined by law.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits under pension and disability insurance include: the right to an old-age pension, the right to an early retirement pension, the right to a disability pension, the right to a family pension, the right to funeral expense reimbursement, the right to financial compensation for physical impairment, and the right to financial assistance for personal care.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These benefits, acquired and provided under conditions specified by law, ensure the material and social security of insured individuals.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Transferring a Foreign Pension to Serbia\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign pensioners who previously resided outside Serbia and received their pension in a foreign currency account abroad can choose to change the payment method and receive their pension in a bank account in Serbia. In this case, they must submit a Request for Domestic Payment of Pension to the Serbian Pension and Disability Insurance Fund.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required documents for this procedure include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pio.rs\/images\/dokumenta\/Obrasci\/2016\/Sa_Izjavom\/OBR-0563%20Zahtev%20za%20isplatu%20na%20teritoriji%20Republike%20Srbije%20filijala.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A completed Request for Payment within the Territory of Serbia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of residence in Serbia,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A confirmation from a local bank verifying the account opened for pension receipt.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This documentation should be submitted to the Fund&#8217;s Directorate in Belgrade or the Provincial Fund in Novi Sad, specifically to the Department for Pension Payments under International Agreements.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that the procedure for transferring pensions is the same across all countries.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Pension Insurance for Unemployed Individuals<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals over 15 years of age residing in Serbia, who are not mandatorily insured, may opt into mandatory pension and disability insurance.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pio.rs\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-07\/1_8_1_Sticanje_i_prestanak_svojstva_osiguranika_po_%C4%8Dlanu_15_Zahtev_za_dobrovoljno_pristupanje_obaveznom_osiguranju.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application for inclusion in mandatory insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pio.rs\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-07\/1_8_2_Sticanje_i_prestanak_svojstva_osiguranika_po_%C4%8Dlanu_15_Zahtev_za_prestanak_svojstva_osiguranika.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request for Termination of Insured Status<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under Article 15, can be submitted in person at the PIO Fund, by mail, or through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/esalter.pio.rs\/case\/select\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e-Counter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When submitting the application, the individual selects one of 13 available bases on which they will pay contributions for pension and disability insurance. During the insurance period, the selected base can be changed, upon request, to a higher or lower one.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bases are determined as a percentage of the average salary per employee in Serbia over the past 12 months, with the lowest being 35% of that amount and the highest at 500%.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contribution is paid at a rate of 24% on the chosen base, due by the 15th of each month for the previous month. The amount of the bases is determined at the beginning of each calendar year. For more information, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pio.rs\/sr\/samostalna-uplata-doprinosa-chlan-15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PIO Fund website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1418\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1418\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Maternity, Parental, and Childcare Leave <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1418\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bf9446 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7bf9446\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7793952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7793952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity leave is determined by the selected doctor &#8211; usually a gynaecologist &#8211; and lasts until the start of maternity leave. Salary compensation during maternity leave is paid by the employer for the first 30 days, and from the 31st day onward, it is covered by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rfzo.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Health Insurance Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity leave is an entitlement that can begin as early as 45 days, and no later than 28 days, before the expected due date and continues for three months after the child\u2019s birth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childcare leave begins immediately after the end of maternity leave and lasts up to 365 days for the first and second child, and up to two years for the third and each subsequent child.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maternity and childcare leave payments are managed by the ministry responsible for social affairs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on maternity, parental, and childcare leave, visit our dedicated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kutakzaroditelje.rs\/zdravstvo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents Corner<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1419\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1419\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to Obtain Necessary Documents for Foreign Nationals <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1419\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8bd634 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8bd634\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b01800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b01800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To simplify the process of establishing the legal status of foreign nationals in Serbia, the Government of the Republic of Serbia has launched a centralised platform offering comprehensive information for foreigners wishing to reside or work in Serbia &#8211; the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welcometoserbia.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to Serbia<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Foreign Nationals.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portal for Foreigners<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a web platform designed primarily for foreign nationals, serving as a single access point for electronically submitting applications for temporary residence, long-stay visas, short-stay visas, and combined residence and work permits.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This portal is defined by law as a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single Web Portal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; publicly accessible online, allowing foreign nationals to submit electronic applications. The portal is technically managed by the Office for IT and eGovernment.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For answers to all questions regarding the documents required for foreign nationals to live and work in Serbia, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welcometoserbia.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portal for Foreigners<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17f5a38 e-con-full toggleContent hideOnPageLoad e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17f5a38\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"zaposljavanje\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8fa69 elementor-position-left elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3a8fa69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 28\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 14C0 6.68087 5.95431 0.747559 13.2993 0.747559H46.7007C54.0457 0.747559 60 6.68087 60 14C60 21.3191 54.0457 27.2524 46.7007 27.2524H13.2993C5.95431 27.2524 0 21.3191 0 14ZM13.2993 8.79987C10.4172 8.79987 8.08081 11.128 8.08081 14C8.08081 16.8719 10.4172 19.2001 13.2993 19.2001H46.7007C49.5828 19.2001 51.9192 16.8719 51.9192 14C51.9192 11.128 49.5828 8.79987 46.7007 8.79987H13.2993Z\" fill=\"#51B791\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEmployment in Serbia\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-449c42d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"449c42d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7190\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7190\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Unified Residence and Work Permits for Foreign Nationals <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7190\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd73356 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd73356\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8adf6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8adf6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of February 1, 2024, unified residence and work permits have been implemented in Serbia, allowing foreign nationals to obtain both residence and work rights through a single process. Applications for the unified permit must be submitted exclusively online via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welcometoserbia.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to Serbia<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">portal.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary residence can be granted for up to three years and may be renewed for the same period, depending on the grounds for residence. The unified permit may be issued based on employment for the following reasons:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment under a labour contract or other contract in accordance with the Labour Law;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-employment;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondment;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intra-company transfer;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent professional work;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training and skill development.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unified permit is issued as a biometric card, and applications may be submitted by the individual or by an employer on behalf of the individual.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7191\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7191\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Registration with the National Employment Service (NES) <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7191\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684a8ea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"684a8ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75de5e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75de5e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsz.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Employment Service (NES)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows unemployed individuals to register in person based on their place of residence, place of work, or location of their most recent employment if they have temporary residence in that area. Basic documentation for registration includes an ID card and proof of qualifications, while foreign nationals must provide additional documentation depending on their residence status.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NES offers various services, including job opportunity notifications, job mediation, career counselling, unemployment benefits, self-employment support, and more. Registered unemployed individuals are required to actively search for work, cooperate with NES on an individual employment plan, and inform NES of any changes affecting their obligations.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information on job vacancies is available through NES advisors, self-service systems, publications, and the NES website, designed to assist individuals in finding employment and enhancing their opportunities in the job market.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Documentation Required for NES Registration<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic documentation includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID card or another valid government-issued photo ID with residence information,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of educational or professional qualifications (original document for review),<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment termination document (if previously employed),<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other legally required documents (certificates, statements).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional documentation requirements for Serbian citizens, depending on the category, are available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsz.gov.rs\/live\/traziteprijavljivanje-na-evidenciju.cid204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NES website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For employees seeking a job change, the employment contract must also be provided.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentation for Foreign Nationals:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For permanent residence: Foreign national ID card and recognized diploma.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For temporary residence: Passport and recognized diploma.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7192\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7192\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Tax Incentives for Returnees <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7192\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca0008 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eca0008\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69eb0f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69eb0f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax incentives available for newly established residents make local employers more competitive, enabling them to offer a higher net salary within the same gross budget to new talent.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In certain cases, returnees and newly established foreign residents in Serbia can save up to 70% on taxes and contributions for five years after arriving in Serbia. To apply this tax relief, both the employee and employer must meet specific conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an employed returnee, the benefit essentially means that within the same gross budget allocated by the employer for an advertised position, they can achieve a higher net salary, which increases competitiveness and creates opportunities for hiring highly qualified labour from abroad. A workshop by Prof. Dr. Svetislav Kosti\u0107 offers detailed answers to most questions regarding these tax incentives, which you can view <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RUisjCR-FdE&amp;ab_channel=Srbijastvara%2FSerbiaCreates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Eligibility Requirements<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The general requirement for a tax base reduction is that the returnee (or newly established resident) must relocate to the Republic of Serbia and become a Serbian tax resident at the same time as, or within a reasonable period after, establishing employment. The returnee must begin utilising the tax incentive within one year of returning to Serbia and may continue using it for up to five years from the date of their employment contract &#8211; regardless of any position or employer changes, as long as the prescribed general conditions are met.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two primary categories of \u201cnewly established residents\u201d:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Returnees (up to 40 years old) who often return after completing a master\u2019s degree abroad and lack significant professional experience in their field.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals with at least two years of experience abroad who take up positions in Serbia requiring specialised skills that are difficult to source within the domestic labour market<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><b>What Determines the Tax Reduction?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tax reduction and contribution base for employing returnees depends on their salary level, as defined by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragraf.rs\/propisi\/zakon-o-porezu-na-dohodak-gradjana.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Income Tax Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragraf.rs\/propisi\/zakon-o-doprinosima-za-obavezno-socijalno-osiguranje.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory Social Insurance Contributions Law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The practical application, specific conditions, and required documentation are further regulated by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purs.gov.rs\/sr\/o-nama\/pravilnici\/6744\/pravilnik-o-nacinu-ostvarivanja-prava-na-umanjenje-osnovice-poreza-na-zarade-za-novonastanjenog-obveznika.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rulebook on the Procedure for Exercising the Right to a Tax Base Reduction for Newly Established Taxpayers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For young returnees, the law stipulates that the reduction applies if the individual\u2019s gross monthly salary exceeds 293,128 RSD.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For other returnees who have worked abroad for more than two years, the law requires a gross monthly salary exceeding 439,692 RSD to qualify for the incentive. While there is no age limit for this second category, all other requirements specified by law and regulatory acts must be met.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Is the Approval from the Tax Administration Required?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prior approval from the Tax Administration or other authorities is required to use these tax incentives. Once all conditions are met and the necessary documentation is gathered, the employer will apply the tax reduction by using a specific calculation code designated by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paragraf.rs\/propisi\/pravilnik_o_poreskoj_prijavi_za_porez_po_odbitku.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rulebook on Withholding Tax Returns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For tax calculation, the employer will use 30% of the net salary amount as the tax base, thus achieving a 70% tax reduction.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The documentation should be retained by the employer in case of a tax audit to verify compliance with the legal requirements for applying the tax incentive.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7193\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7193\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Diploma Recognition in Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7193\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0156d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0156d8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c45cf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c45cf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, significant progress has been made to improve and expedite the procedures for diploma recognition in Serbia, managed by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azk.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifications Agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Before starting the process, it\u2019s essential to determine the purpose of your diploma recognition, as there are two main procedures.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Recognition for Employment<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need your degree recognized for employment in Serbia, submit your application electronically via the Qualifications Agency\u2019s website (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azk.gov.rs\/stranica.php?id=95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ENIC-NARIC centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The Agency&#8217;s processing time for a decision is 60 days from the date all required documentation is received. If your diploma is from a university ranked among the top 500 on recent international lists such as the Shanghai Ranking, US News and World Report, or Times Higher Education, the decision is issued within eight days from the date of receiving the complete documentation. Further details on the procedure, required documentation, and fees can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azk.gov.rs\/stranica.php?id=95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency\u2019s website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Recognition for Continuing Education<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have returned to Serbia with a foreign higher education degree and wish to continue your studies, contact the university and faculty where you wish to enroll for information regarding the diploma recognition process. In this case, qualification recognition is managed directly by the university or faculty, so it is recommended to reach out to the relevant postgraduate office or administration in advance for specific details.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the recognition of primary and secondary education diplomas, contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azk.gov.rs\/stranica.php?id=95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifications Agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. More information is available on the links dedicated to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azk.gov.rs\/dokument.php?tip=1&amp;token=a3mdl5t5baos8gs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">primary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/azk.gov.rs\/dokument.php?tip=1&amp;token=wou6tallnnk00c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">secondary diploma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recognition, and applications can be submitted to the Agency in person or by mail.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7194\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7194\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Support Programs for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7194\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f24a6f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f24a6f0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-517fc6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"517fc6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Employment Service (NES) implements a range of measures aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWD). This support focuses on creating conditions for equal participation of PWD in the labour market by promoting employment in the open market, improving their work and learning efficiency, and establishing mechanisms for preparation and support in the workplace.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NES achieves these goals through the following activities:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing informational and advisory support, assessing employability, creating individual employment plans, and evaluating work capabilities and employment potential;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involving PWD in professional rehabilitation measures and activities (motivational and activation training, job-specific skill training, professional training measures);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging PWD in employment-promotion measures;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing support measures for PWD employment under specific conditions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsz.gov.rs\/live\/trazite-posao\/dok-trazite-posao\/programi\/pru_anje_podr_ke_osobama_sa_invaliditetom.cid285?languageId=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Financial Incentives for Employers and Persons with Disabilities<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond informational and advisory support, NES offers employment incentives for PWD and employers through financial measures, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reimbursement of Support Costs for PWD Employed Under Specific Conditions:<\/span><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program A)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Reimbursement of wage costs for a workplace support assistant<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program B)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Reimbursement of reasonable costs for workplace adaptation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wage Subsidies for PWD without prior work experience<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Activation of PWD in 2024<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsidies for Employing Hard-to-Place Unemployed Individuals<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Works for PWD<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Employment Subsidies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Practice Programs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acquisition of Practical Skills<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internships for Young People with Higher Education<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internships for Unemployed Individuals with Secondary Education<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employer-Requested Training Programs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market-Oriented Training Programs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional Basic Education for Adults<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exemption from Contribution Payment Obligations under Article 45b<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For detailed information on all programs, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsz.gov.rs\/live\/trazite-posao\/dok-trazite-posao\/programi\/pru_anje_podr_ke_osobama_sa_invaliditetom.cid285?languageId=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9bfb14 e-con-full toggleContent hideOnPageLoad e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9bfb14\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"biznis\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b1e7f elementor-position-left elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"a3b1e7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"143\" height=\"114\" viewBox=\"0 0 143 114\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M100.161 63.7114C125.174 53.0427 142.624 28.9259 142.624 0.883789H0C0 29.2077 17.8028 53.5271 43.2196 64.029L12.1897 113.116H131.392L100.161 63.7114Z\" fill=\"#FF8560\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI want to start a business in Serbia\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b175155 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"b175155\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1860\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1860\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Obtain residency through registration of your business  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1860\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c303eda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c303eda\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9e9b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd9e9b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Register as an Entrepreneur\/Business Owner\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a sole proprietorship may be your first step toward establishing a business in Serbia. To facilitate this, the process has been significantly streamlined and digitised in recent years, allowing you to complete the entire process from the comfort of your home. You can initiate the registration procedure on the website of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%bd%d0%b0.3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Registers Agency (APR)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you will also find additional information and helpful video tutorials. It\u2019s important to know that foreign nationals can establish their own sole proprietorship under the same conditions as Serbian citizens.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>How to Initiate the Process<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To initiate the process you will need:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualified Electronic Certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Ministry of Internal Affairs or other certification authorities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visa, MasterCard, or DinaCard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> payment card for fee payment<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before beginning the registration process, it\u2019s important to decide whether you will operate your business as a primary or supplementary activity, i.e., whether you will be employed in your own company or already work for another employer and intend to use your entrepreneurial startup for additional income. Consult with a business advisor, professional accountant, lawyer, or your employer regarding any additional procedures based on your choice of activity.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the sole proprietorship registration steps on the Business Registers Agency (APR) website to successfully submit your application and pay the 1,000 RSD electronic registration fee. The establishment process typically takes no more than two working days.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon registration, you will receive your company registration number (MB) and tax identification number (PIB), which identify your company in general commerce within Serbia and before the tax administration.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>What Are Your Obligations After Registration?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within 15 days from the date of registration, or the start date of business operations, submit a tax declaration (Form PPDG-1R) electronically via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purs.gov.rs\/sr\/e-porezi\/portal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ePorezi portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the Tax Administration;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open a business bank account at one of the commercial banks. Most banks allow you to submit the application online, although you may need to visit a branch to finalise the account setup. The account opening procedure may vary by bank.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once these steps are complete, you\u2019re ready to begin your entrepreneurial journey in Serbia. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1861\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1861\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Financial Support for Businesses <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1861\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92643e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92643e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a318803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a318803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond tax incentives, there are additional significant financial support options for your business, such as self-employment subsidies, Development Fund of RS loans, startup loans, the entrepreneurship and self-employment promotion program, as well as investment and short-term loans.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Self-Employment Subsidies<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Employment Service offers self-employment subsidies to unemployed individuals as a one-time grant of 300,000 dinars. For unemployed individuals with disabilities, the subsidy amount is 330,000 dinars. These subsidies are awarded for the establishment of a sole proprietorship, cooperative, or other forms of entrepreneurship, as well as for forming a business entity where the founder will take up employment.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on self-employment subsidies, visit the National Employment Service (NSZ) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsz.gov.rs\/live\/trazite-posao\/dok-trazite-posao\/programi\/subvencija_za_samozapo_ljavanje.cid255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Loans of Development Fund of the Republic of Serbia\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also an option to apply for favourable loans through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fondzarazvoj.co.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development Fund of the Republic of Serbia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although most loans require that your business is already operational, it is useful to be aware of the financing options available from the start. The available options include:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<b>Startup Loans<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/fondzarazvoj.co.rs\/kakodokredita\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available to individuals seeking to launch their own business or to existing entrepreneurs, micro, and small enterprises founded in the year preceding the application year. Investments eligible for funding under this program include: construction, reconstruction, adaptation, or renovation of business or production spaces; purchase of equipment (new or used, but not older than five years); and permanent working capital, which can account for up to 20% of the total investment.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Program for Promoting Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pks.rs\/komorske-usluge\/start-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is aimed at newly established entrepreneurs, agricultural holdings, micro and small enterprises up to two years old, as well as anyone interested in starting their own business and developing their operations.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Investment, Short-term and Other Loans\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Investment Loans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These loans cover the purchase of equipment, machinery, and facilities, as well as the construction or purchase of production or business premises.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Short-Term Loans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These loans are designed to boost competitiveness and liquidity in the domestic economy.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Other Loans and Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Additional funding options and support programs are available and can be monitored on the websites of the Development Fund and the Serbian Development Agency.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1862\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1862\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Non-Financial Support for Business <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1862\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d895845 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d895845\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0a8be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d0a8be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gain a clear understanding of what is needed to start a business, you can sign up for free training sessions with your employment advisor at the National Employment Service (NSZ).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two-day training, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsz.gov.rs\/live\/trazite-posao\/edukacija\/obuka_za_zapo_injanje_sopstvenog_posla.cid257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Path to a Successful Entrepreneur<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, provides essential information on launching a business and preparing a business plan. Unemployed individuals who successfully complete the training and decide to pursue their business idea may also apply for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsz.gov.rs\/live\/trazite-posao\/dok-trazite-posao\/programi\/subvencija_za_samozapo_ljavanje.cid255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-employment subsidies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Development Agencies offer a standardised, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ras.gov.rs\/razvoj-preduzetnishtva\/projekti-1\/program-standardizovanog-seta-usluga-za-mikromala-i-srednja-preduzea-i-preduzetnike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free service package for potential and existing businesses,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organised into five categories: information, training, advisory services, mentoring, and promotions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various associations, organisations, and individuals also provide training sessions on starting a business, which can be found through online searches or by contacting entrepreneurship-focused associations. Even if you are uncertain about starting your own business, these training sessions and informational events are valuable for understanding what you may need and for gathering insights from others on your business idea.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1863\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1863\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Taxes for Entrepreneurs\/Business Owners <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1863\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf7acb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf7acb5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-239b0fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"239b0fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxes for entrepreneurs are a key factor in financial management for business operations. In Serbia, entrepreneurs can choose between <\/span><b>lump-sum taxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>self-assessment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>personal income payout system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with each regime involving different taxes and contributions. Understanding these obligations is crucial for effective planning and maintaining profitability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Lump-Sum Taxed Entrepreneur<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A &#8220;lump-sum taxed&#8221; entrepreneur (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pau\u0161alac<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is the most common type for those starting a business in Serbia. This option is intended for those unable to maintain detailed accounting records, so the Tax Administration determines a fixed tax amount based on set criteria.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tax Administration issues a decision specifying a fixed monthly amount of taxes and contributions, which must be paid regardless of business performance (payment is required every month, whether revenue is generated or not). You can use the lump-sum tax and contribution <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jpd.rs\/kalkulator-poreza#rezultat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to estimate these amounts.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main conditions for being eligible as a &#8220;pau\u0161alac&#8221; include having an annual turnover &#8211; totaling all invoices issued &#8211; below six million dinars and meeting annual independence criteria. You are required to maintain a record of turnover for lump-sum taxed entrepreneurs in the KPO (Business Ledger) form, either electronically or on paper.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Self-Assessment Tax Regime<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an entrepreneur, you may choose to maintain accounting records and operate under the self-assessment tax regime. In this case, the entrepreneur is responsible for calculating their own income tax based on their earnings, which is reported through tax declarations. This regime requires the payment of social contributions (health, pension, and unemployment insurance) at a total rate of 36.55%, along with a 10% tax on income from self-employment.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-assessment can be a favourable option for entrepreneurs whose business remains steady throughout the year, without significant profit increases. However, it may be less advantageous for entrepreneurs experiencing high profits, as tax obligations on income can become quite substantial.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Personal Income Payout System<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an entrepreneur, you can also opt for the personal income payout system, which allows you to set your own salary and pay taxes and contributions based on that amount, along with a 10% tax on income from self-employment (calculated based on the income statement). This regime provides the flexibility to adjust your salary seasonally &#8211; reducing it when business slows down and increasing it during busier periods. However, the high contribution rates can be a deterrent for those considering this business model.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1864\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1864\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Choose the Appropriate Business Structure <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1864\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89d2e24 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"89d2e24\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cce77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72cce77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your business structure based on your goals and needs. You can register as a sole proprietor, business entity, cooperative, or institution.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%bd%d0%b0.3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Registers Agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows registration for sole proprietors, business entities (including limited liability companies, general partnerships, and limited partnerships), joint-stock companies, branches of foreign businesses, foreign business representative offices, foreign business branches in Serbia, cooperatives, and cooperative unions.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Sole Proprietor\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sole proprietorship is the most common form of business entity. A sole proprietor does not have legal entity status; instead, they are an individual registered with the Business Registers Agency for performing a specific activity aimed at generating income. All necessary information for sole proprietor registration is available on the Business Registers Agency\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration as a sole proprietor can be completed by submitting an application in one of three ways:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ereps.apr.gov.rs\/apr\/homepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Electronically<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the Business Registers Agency website. Electronic registration requires a digital signature and offers several advantages, including lower registration fees compared to traditional methods.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In Person,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Business Registers Agency headquarters at Brankova 25 in Belgrade, or at one of the 13 agency branches or designated municipal offices (more information available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8.20.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>By Mail,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by sending the required documentation to: Business Registers Agency, Brankova 25, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sso.apr.gov.rs\/IDF\/issue\/fed?wtrealm=https%3A%2F%2Fereps.apr.gov.rs%2F&amp;wa=wsignin1.0&amp;wreply=https%3A%2F%2Fereps.apr.gov.rs%2Fsignin-wsfed&amp;wctx=CfDJ8ETdO0RsIxtLiYlQxZi53y_Y0Yy3E9veKlcZeUJJUcMV59xAfE9tv90MO_Ap1ePRYuFfbkgBEGduWCQr7Nlt6gG8LDOQIRDgga1bXcsRtsAwKSQpZgCv57ExJ3S-8_pUooIBRp_YY2hfZZxtiIcENxflFCmcz3ZmDv5IxcrJ106vnvLZ_yQ33BpuRlMSNHg1NXECG3BNpUVOPDCK8b9MX3uKojzfmZ2k7kKfc6qbDSBzFXMu0fx6U1-vQVLRMpgEuA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Limited Liability Company (LLC)<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Limited Liability Company (LLC) has the status of a legal entity and consists of one or more members who hold shares in the company\u2019s capital. Members of the company are not personally liable for the company\u2019s obligations; the company itself is solely responsible with its assets.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All necessary information for LLC registration is available on the Business Registers Agency\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LLC registration is completed by submitting an application:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D0%B5%D1%83%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B5\/%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0.1387.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Exclusively Electronically<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sso.apr.gov.rs\/IDF\/?wa=wsignin1.0&amp;wtrealm=https%3a%2f%2fsso.apr.gov.rs%2fSSO%2f&amp;wctx=rm%3d0%26id%3dpassive%26ru%3d%252fSSO%252fprotected%252fdefault.aspx&amp;wct=2024-10-29T11%3a27%3a53Z&amp;wreply=https%3a%2f%2fsso.apr.gov.rs%2fSSO%2fProtected%2fDefault.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Registers Agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Digital signatures are required for each founder. Electronic registration offers several advantages, including reduced registration fees.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%bd%d0%b0.3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Joint-Stock Company (JSC)<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Joint-Stock Company (JSC) is a legal entity with capital divided into shares held by one or more shareholders, who are not personally liable for the company\u2019s obligations. All information for JSC registration is available on the Business Registers Agency (APR) website.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before registration, a founding act is prepared, and shareholders&#8217; signatures must be notarized by the relevant authority. Shareholders establishing the company also sign the initial company statute.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the time of establishment, the founders decide whether the company will have a single-tier or two-tier management structure. Shares are paid in cash to a temporary account at a Serbian commercial bank before registration. Founders must pay at least 25% of the initial capital prior to registration, and the paid-in amount must not be less than the minimum initial capital requirement of 3,000,000 dinars.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, JSCs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D0%B5%D1%83%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B5\/%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%99%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5-%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%98%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%85-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%98%D0%B0\/%D0%B5%D1%83%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B5\/%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B0-%D1%98%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BE.1386.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannot be registered electronicall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y. You can view the list of required documents for JSC registration on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8-\/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%83%D1%82%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5.1059.html#8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APR website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>General Partnership<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A General Partnership is a company formed by two or more partners who are jointly and fully liable with their personal assets for the company\u2019s obligations. It has the status of a legal entity. All necessary information for registering a general partnership is available on the Business Registers Agency website.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before registration, partners must prepare a partnership agreement and have their signatures notarized by the authorised authority. (A list of all notaries is available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpravde.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Justice website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and in areas without a designated notary, notarization can be completed at a court.)<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General partnerships can only be registered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D0%B5%D1%83%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B5\/%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%99%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5-%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%98%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%85-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%98%D0%B0\/%D0%B5%D1%83%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B5\/%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B0-%D1%98%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BE.1386.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electronically<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A list of required documents for establishing a general partnership can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8-\/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%83%D1%82%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5.1059.html#5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Registers Agency website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Limited Partnership<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Limited Partnership is a business entity with at least two members: at least one general partner who has unlimited joint liability for the company\u2019s obligations, and at least one limited partner whose liability is restricted to the amount of their unpaid or undeclared contribution. It holds the status of a legal entity. All necessary information for registering a limited partnership is available on the Business Registers Agency website.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before registration, members must prepare a partnership agreement and have their signatures notarized by the authorised authority. (A list of all notaries is available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpravde.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Justice website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and in areas without a designated notary, notarization can be completed at a court.)<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited partnerships can only be registered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D0%B5%D1%83%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B5\/%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%99%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5-%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%98%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%85-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%98%D0%B0\/%D0%B5%D1%83%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B3%D0%B5\/%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B0-%D1%98%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BE.1386.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electronically<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A list of required <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apr.gov.rs\/%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8\/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%83%D1%82%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5.1059.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for establishing a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8-\/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%83%D1%82%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5.1059.html#5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> limited partnership<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be viewed on the Business Registers Agency website.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Institutions<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institutions are a specific organisational form that can be either private or public, but they typically serve a public function. Institutions are registered in the appropriate courts, except for healthcare institutions, which are registered with the Business Registers Agency (APR).<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most institutions, registration is carried out in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrh.sud.rs\/sr-lat\/mesta-sedi%C5%A1ta-i-podru%C4%8Dja-sudova\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial courts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Serbia. Before submitting an application to the court registry, check whether your intended activity requires a prior permit, a compliance certificate, or an approval from the relevant ministry.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon receiving the court registration certificate for the institution\u2019s founder, you are required to submit an application to the Republic Statistical Office to obtain a registration number (more information <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stat.gov.rs\/korisnicka-podrska\/registar-jedinica-razvrstavanja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stat.gov.rs\/media\/1694\/rjr-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescribed form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and to the Tax Administration to obtain a tax identification number (PIB).<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare institutions are registered in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apr.gov.rs\/registri\/zdravstvene-ustanove\/o-registru.4308.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registry of Healthcare Institutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, managed by the APR.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Branch of a Foreign Business Entity in Serbia<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A branch of a foreign business entity is an organisational unit through which the foreign company conducts business in the Republic of Serbia in compliance with the law. The branch primarily operates in the registered activity area, but it may also engage in other activities not prohibited by law, regardless of whether they are specified in the branch establishment decision. While a branch does not have legal entity status, it is considered a resident for tax purposes.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, branches of foreign business entities cannot be registered electronically. The Business Registers Agency website provides a list of required <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apr.gov.rs\/%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8\/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D1%80%D1%83%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%83%D1%82%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0\/%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5.1059.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for establishing a foreign business branch.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1865\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1865\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is It Necessary to Be a Member of a Business Association or the Serbian Chamber of Commerce? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1865\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d14dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36d14dc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a390ad5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a390ad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Membership in the Serbian Chamber of Commerce is mandatory for all business entities conducting activities in Serbia and is automatically acquired upon registration with the Business Registers Agency. Members of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce are required to pay a membership fee, with further details on fee amounts available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pks.rs\/strana\/sekcija\/pks-clanstvo-i-clanarina-obracun-clanarine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newly established business entities are exempt from paying membership fees for the first year after their founding.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike Chamber of Commerce membership, membership in business associations is voluntary, and fees vary depending on the association.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1866\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1866\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Entrepreneurship Portal <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1866\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efe216f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"efe216f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0d5cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a0d5cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ministry of Economy launched the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/preduzetnistvo.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneurship Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2018, which has since been enhanced by integrating two sub-sites developed in partnership with industry and international partners &#8211; the Small Business Informer and the Startup Portal.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The portal aims to serve as an efficient information service for businesses, providing timely updates on various forms of support for establishing and improving businesses, while promoting and encouraging the development of entrepreneurship in Serbia.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The portal offers up-to-date information on programs, including financial support for investment in SMEs, business improvement, export support, business startup assistance, and new employment initiatives, as well as non-financial support in the form of free advisory services. An interactive map also allows users to quickly locate nearby support organisations, such as accredited regional development agencies, science and technology parks, business incubators, startup and smart city centres.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1867\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1867\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Launch your Start-up - Start-up portal <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1867\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f9baaf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f9baaf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8d18e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce8d18e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting and running a startup is often a challenging journey. To simplify this path, empower existing entrepreneurs, and encourage future startup founders, the Ministry of Economy, the &#8220;Digital Serbia&#8221; Initiative, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) have created the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/startap.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Portal.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This portal serves as a central hub for connecting, informing, and educating startups at all stages of development.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Startup Portal offers detailed guidance, key steps, and solutions to common challenges along the startup journey. It provides an overview of support organisations, their programs and events, networking assistance, insights into tax and regulatory incentives, and answers to legal and administrative questions that may arise during development.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond helping individual startups with comprehensive practical support, the goal is to actively contribute to the development of the startup ecosystem, foster accelerated growth in the number of startups in Serbia, and celebrate their success stories.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Who Is the Startup Portal For?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Startup Portal is intended for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those interested in the start-up world and seeking information about the innovative ecosystem in Serbia<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals in the idea development phase who want to learn how to best leverage opportunities within the ecosystem<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneurs in the product development phase looking to explore funding options and additional resources<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founders with a product already on the market who are seeking investment opportunities and mentorship support<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start-ups in the scaling phase searching for support and information on accessing funds<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620e6d6 e-con-full toggleContent hideOnPageLoad e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"620e6d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"investiranje\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fb91fc elementor-position-left elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4fb91fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"145\" height=\"73\" viewBox=\"0 0 145 73\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M145 0C145 40.3168 112.541 73 72.5 73C32.4594 73 0 40.3168 0 0H43.9735C43.9735 15.8634 56.7452 28.7232 72.5 28.7232C88.2547 28.7232 101.026 15.8634 101.026 0H145Z\" fill=\"#85C4C6\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI want to invest in Serbia\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c355d5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c355d5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2040\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2040\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Investment and Collaboration with the Serbian Startup Ecosystem <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2040\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae7d264 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae7d264\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-addf338 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"addf338\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investment and collaboration with the Serbian startup ecosystem are becoming increasingly important aspects of the local economy\u2019s development. In Serbia, there are several active programs enabling networking with the diaspora and returnees through networks maintained by organisations such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ntpark.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Technology Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsi.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Serbia\u201d Initiative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> encouraging entrepreneurs to connect with foreign experts and bringing innovative ideas into local projects.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active networking is also encouraged through events organised by communities like Tenderly Garage, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serbianentrepreneurs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serbian Entrepreneurs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, NTP, and DSI. These events provide unique opportunities for idea exchange, establishing contacts, and developing potential business collaborations. Additionally, individuals have the opportunity to engage in the startup ecosystem in various ways, including as co-founders, angel investors, or mentors in different fields. Business angel networks play a key role in supporting and financing new initiatives, further strengthening the entire ecosystem.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who wishes to contribute to startup development can join and bring their knowledge and experience. For more information on available resources and opportunities, interested parties can contact NTP directly or find detailed information about the Serbian startup ecosystem <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.tackapovratka.rs\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/serbian-startup-ecosystem.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2041\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2041\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Investment and Support for Young Startup Talent <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2041\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af8f215 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af8f215\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510182a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"510182a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting young entrepreneurs and startup teams in Serbia is increasingly becoming a key factor for accelerated economic development and innovation. Through various programs, young talents have the opportunity to receive the financial and expert support they need to overcome initial challenges and enter global markets. Some of the most important programs providing this kind of support include Raising Starts, Smart Start, NINJA accelerator program, Talents.Ecosystem, and Mentor the Young.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Subtitle 1: What Programs Exist for Young Startup Talents?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ntpark.rs\/raising-starts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising Starts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Serbia\u2019s first pre-seed program that offers financial and expert support to startup teams in the early development stages. The program includes training in business model creation, market research, prototype development, and product testing. Participants receive up to 20,000 CHF in grants and mentoring. The program is supported by the Swiss government and implemented by the Science and Technology Park Belgrade.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inovacionifond.rs\/lat\/program\/smart-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart Start<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supports startup teams in developing their first prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP), helping them validate business ideas and prepare for market entry.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsi.rs\/ninja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NINJA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Next INnovation with JApan) is an accelerator program for growth-stage startups aiming to expand into Asian markets, with mentorship from international experts, including those from Japan. The program is run by ICT Hub and the Digital Serbia Initiative in cooperation with JICA.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Subtitle 2: What Kind of Support Can Young Talents Receive?<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In collaboration with the Youth Talent Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Returning Point launched the Talents.Ecosystem initiative in December 2023. This program allows Youth Talent Fund scholarship recipients who completed their master\u2019s or doctoral studies abroad to apply their acquired knowledge in Serbia, connect more easily with local employers, and continue contributing to the local economy\u2019s development. Talents.Ecosystem connects young talents with the public and private sectors, creating a unique framework for the professional development of young people. If you are a former Youth Talent Fund scholar, you can join the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/fond-za-mlade-talente\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alumni Network on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fondzamladetalente.gov.rs\/lat\/kontakt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fund<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly for active participation in the initiative.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For even better support for young people, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentortheyoung.com\/rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentor the Young program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enables those aged between 18 to 25 to connect with mentors with at least five years of experience in relevant industries. Through a three-month free mentoring program, participants set career goals, and mentors guide them through four key stages of development, providing practical guidance and a theoretical framework for personal and professional growth.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These programs lay the foundation for building a strong startup ecosystem in Serbia, allowing young entrepreneurs to reach their full potential while simultaneously supporting innovation.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Business Atlas of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2042\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2042\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Invest in Real Estate in Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2042\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35eb639 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35eb639\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d52f836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d52f836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Returning Point\u2019s initiative, in cooperation with the National Bank of Serbia and Postal Savings Bank, the first housing loan for individuals living and working abroad was created. This option was created in response to the diaspora\u2019s need to start the mortgage approval process in Serbia based on their income earned abroad.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serbian citizens who are non-residents in the country and have lived abroad for at least 12 months before applying are eligible to apply for the loan. You can view all the details on the conditions for obtaining this loan on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.posted.co.rs\/stanovnistvo\/krediti\/stambeni\/stambeni-nerezidenti.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postal Savings Bank website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the Serbian startup Kredium enables a similar option for housing loans for individuals employed abroad through other commercial banks. More details about this offer can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kredium.rs\/sr?utm_source=google_ads&amp;utm_campaign=brand_search_bgd_srb&amp;utm_adgroup=brand&amp;utm_keyword=kredium_exact&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACCcBIfvbRMZwfqmdIBy6k7QpCtJ4&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAire5BhCNARIsAM53K1jBg0qR3vV19U0_z4oDWsLO9Q0_NaNaovJqfYKlvv1pHYbYMQg5j8YaAmNSEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kredium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcf3d0d e-con-full toggleContent hideOnPageLoad e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fcf3d0d\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"nauka\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5282b1 elementor-position-left elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"e5282b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"120\" height=\"119\" viewBox=\"0 0 120 119\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M97.1173 59.5C110.487 53.3536 119.023 43.9976 119.023 33.5183C119.023 15.0067 92.3844 0 59.5234 0C26.6625 0 0.0234375 15.0067 0.0234375 33.5183C0.0234375 43.9976 8.56011 53.3536 21.9296 59.5C8.56011 65.6464 0.0234375 75.0024 0.0234375 85.4817C0.0234375 103.993 26.6625 119 59.5234 119C92.3844 119 119.023 103.993 119.023 85.4817C119.023 75.0024 110.487 65.6464 97.1173 59.5Z\" fill=\"#143758\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScience and Innovation\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef0cae elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"6ef0cae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1160\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1160\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Bio4 Campus <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1160\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a627e25 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a627e25\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4d3b6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4d3b6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bio4.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bio4 Campus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a modern research and innovation space in Serbia, focused on biotechnology, environmental science, and sustainable development, marking a significant step forward in enhancing Serbia\u2019s scientific research framework. This multifunctional complex brings together academic, research, and industrial entities to foster collaboration between science and industry, offering students, researchers, and entrepreneurs opportunities to connect and exchange knowledge, thus promoting entrepreneurship and creativity. Through various programs and workshops, the campus supports innovative ideas and solutions that contribute to environmental preservation and the development of new biotechnologies.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With support from diverse sources, Bio4 Campus enhances the quality of studies and research activities, actively contributing to the growth of competencies in the green economy. By facilitating collaboration and education, it provides a platform for young researchers and entrepreneurs, enabling them to become leaders in their fields and contribute to sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1161\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1161\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1161\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8d0924 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8d0924\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4165513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4165513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/c4ir.rs\/sr-rs\/naslovna-cir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serves as an innovative platform that brings together experts from various fields to promote and implement modern technologies. Focusing on artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and robotics, the centre actively enhances industrial production and business models with the aim of contributing to Serbia\u2019s prosperity.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a key development hub, the centre supports domestic companies in adapting to global trends and strengthening their competitiveness in the international market. Through the creation of synergies between research institutions, the private sector, and government agencies, it facilitates the exchange of knowledge and ideas, creating new opportunities for employment and sustainable economic growth.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returnees, with their valuable experience and skills gained abroad, play an important role in this process. Their expertise can substantially enhance the efficiency and innovation of local companies, positioning them as pivotal contributors to transformative changes that pave the way for a more prosperous future for Serbia. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1162\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1162\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Fund for Science of the Republic of Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1162\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a98261 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a98261\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16ca71a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16ca71a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fondzanauku.gov.rs\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fund for Science of the Republic of Serbia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was established to advance scientific research and encourage innovation by funding strategically significant projects. Through a variety of programs, the Fund supports projects that foster scientific capacity building, international collaboration, and the integration of science with industry. Its mission is to ensure the sustainable development of Serbia\u2019s scientific community, promote excellence, and support young researchers.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning Point<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> initiative, which connects the Serbian diaspora with the homeland, views the Fund for Science as a key partner in bringing back experts and introducing cutting-edge scientific advancements to Serbia. Collaboration between the Fund and Returning Point enables scientists from the diaspora to participate in domestic projects, exchange knowledge and experiences, and further enrich Serbia&#8217;s scientific landscape.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1163\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1163\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Fund for Young Talents of the Republic of Serbia <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1163\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744450e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"744450e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7af7ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7af7ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fondzamladetalente.gov.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fund for Young Talents of the Republic of Serbia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as Dositeja, was established to identify, support, and develop promising young individuals in Serbia. Through scholarships and awards, the Fund provides assistance to students achieving exceptional academic success both domestically and abroad. Beyond financial support, the Fund encourages young people to return to Serbia after their studies, contributing to the growth of the local economy and society.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning Point<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recognizes the significance of this Fund in connecting talented individuals from the diaspora with their homeland, allowing them to realise their professional ambitions in Serbia. Through collaborative initiatives, the Fund and Returning Point strive to build bridges for dialogue and cooperation, creating new opportunities for young talents eager to shape Serbia&#8217;s future.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1164\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1164\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Master 4.0 <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2.25 12.839H22.25\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12.25 2.83899L12.25 22.839\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1164\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-598de60 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"598de60\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93fafd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93fafd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsi.rs\/master-40\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master 4.0 program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Republic of Serbia is designed to enhance education in information technology and entrepreneurship, preparing young people for the challenges of the digital age. This initiative brings together universities, companies, and government institutions to create multidisciplinary master\u2019s programs that integrate the latest knowledge from IT and business fields. The aim is to build an educational environment that fosters innovation and encourages students to acquire practical skills relevant to the job market.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning Point<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recognizes Master 4.0 as a key initiative for talent retention and repatriation, providing young people in the diaspora with opportunities to return and engage in advanced academic programs. Through this program, students gain the chance to work on real-world projects, collaborate with leading experts, and develop the entrepreneurial spirit essential for Serbia\u2019s future growth.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4512469 e-con-full toggleContent hideOnPageLoad e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4512469\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"kutak\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbc3b81 elementor-position-left elementor-mobile-position-left elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"bbc3b81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"136\" height=\"144\" viewBox=\"0 0 136 144\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M33.6445 52.2196C31.0339 47.3546 29.564 41.859 29.564 36.0413C29.564 16.1363 46.7724 0 68 0V32.4492C70.8999 27.7344 74.9252 23.6895 79.9732 20.7572C97.202 10.7493 119.821 17.4919 130.494 35.8173L102.25 52.2233C107.804 52.3671 113.341 53.826 118.423 56.734C135.716 66.6311 141.178 89.5651 130.623 107.959L102.355 91.7804C104.966 96.6454 106.436 102.141 106.436 107.959C106.436 127.864 89.2276 144 68 144V111.551C65.1 116.266 61.0748 120.311 56.0268 123.243C38.798 133.251 16.1791 126.508 5.50627 108.183L33.7498 91.7767C28.1956 91.6329 22.6585 90.174 17.5774 87.266C0.28447 77.3689 -5.17798 54.4349 5.37669 36.0414L33.6445 52.2196ZM68.0202 71.9173C68.0135 71.9056 68.0067 71.8939 68 71.8822L68 71.9173C68.0067 71.9173 68.0135 71.9173 68.0202 71.9173ZM68 72.0827V72.1178L67.9798 72.0827L68 72.0827Z\" fill=\"#70A3C2\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParents' Corner\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c0413a elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"2c0413a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4610\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4610\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Administration <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4610\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c82ffd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c82ffd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4bc5de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4bc5de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When returning to Serbia, one of the first steps is to address various administrative matters. To make this process as smooth as possible, it\u2019s essential to know which documents you need and where and how to complete all the necessary administrative procedures.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4611\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4611\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Education <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4611\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40e275 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b40e275\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93c0034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93c0034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All information about the types of preschools and schools available, the required documentation, and how to enroll in your chosen educational institution can be found in this section.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4612\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4612\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Healthcare <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4612\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0acff66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0acff66\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21ff680 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21ff680\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the healthcare system in Serbia function, and what options are available to you? From practical details on applying for mandatory health insurance to alternative options and how to access them, you\u2019ll find comprehensive information in this section.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4613\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4613\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Childcare and Extracurricular Activities <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4613\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b48024d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b48024d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad0d13c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad0d13c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who can you trust with your child\u2019s care, and what options are available in Serbia? Whatever type of support you need for childcare, you\u2019ll be able to find it in Serbia.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4614\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4614\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Leisure Time <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4614\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f354468 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f354468\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-114f690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"114f690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you can find ideas and leave suggestions for family-friendly activities and ways to spend your free time together.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-4615\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-4615\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Networking <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-4615\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-228599e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"228599e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ce35e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7ce35e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with others who have been in a similar situation and have already gone through the return process with 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class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Recognize and Overcome Reverse Culture Shock?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5e9faa elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"d5e9faa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2240\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2240\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is Reverse Culture Shock? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2240\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0a755 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a0a755\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4a512b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4a512b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marquette.edu\/study-abroad\/reverse-culture-shock.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reverse culture shock<\/a> is an emotional and psychological response that occurs when returning home after living abroad. Although coming back is often imagined as a simple and natural experience, many are surprised to feel confusion, frustration, or a sense of not belonging in a once-familiar environment.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Reverse culture shock happens because we change while living in a different culture \u2013 we adopt new beliefs, habits, and identities. Upon returning, we are faced with the reality that \u201chome\u201d has changed too, and we may no longer fit in as easily as before. Instead of comfort and familiarity, our return can trigger inner conflict, longing for the life left behind, and even an identity crisis.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The most common symptoms include feelings of confusion and frustration, difficulties communicating with family and friends, longing for life abroad, anxiety, and even depression. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for navigating the adjustment process and embracing the new reality.<\/p><p>These experiences were the topic of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OXxfxrEzHN4&amp;t=58s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">special episode of the <strong>Returning Point<\/strong> podcast<\/a>, in which our guest Nikolina Janji\u0107, a returnee and psychologist, shared her personal reflections and professional insights on how reverse culture shock manifests and how we can cope with it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2241\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2241\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When Does Reverse Culture Shock Occur and Who Can Experience It? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2241\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-201b855 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"201b855\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51454d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51454d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reverse culture shock most commonly appears shortly after returning to one\u2019s home country\u2014but not always right away. In some cases, it can develop weeks or even months later. The initial feeling upon return is often one of joy and relief \u2013 being back in a familiar environment with family and friends. However, once the initial euphoria fades, people begin to notice differences they hadn\u2019t previously seen. Routines, customs, and social norms that once felt natural may now seem limiting or even frustrating. This adjustment period can be confusing and may bring on feelings of alienation or longing for life abroad.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Reverse culture shock is not limited to those who have spent years abroad. It can also affect people who have spent less time abroad, especially if those experiences were intense or transformative. Understanding when and how reverse culture shock occurs makes the adaptation process easier and allows for a healthier way of coping with these challenges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2242\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2242\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What Are the Most Common Symptoms and How to Recognize Reverse Culture Shock? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2242\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d757774 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d757774\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8597fe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8597fe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reverse culture shock arises when you return to a familiar environment but feel that things are no longer the same. This can trigger a range of emotional and physical symptoms that often cause confusion and frustration. The most common signs of reverse culture shock include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Confusion and frustration<\/strong> \u2013 a sense that things aren\u2019t working the way you expected, which can lead to irritability and dissatisfaction<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Feelings of alienation and isolation<\/strong> \u2013 as if you no longer belong in your environment or that others don\u2019t understand you<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Communication difficulties<\/strong> \u2013 trouble connecting with family and friends because your perspective has changed<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Irritability, anxiety, and depressive symptoms<\/strong> \u2013 increased nervousness, sadness, lack of motivation, and social withdrawal<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Nostalgia and idealization of life abroad<\/strong> \u2013 longing for the country you lived in, which can make it harder to accept the present<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Reevaluation of values and life views<\/strong> \u2013 a shift in your worldview that can be disorienting<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Physical symptoms of stress<\/strong> \u2013 fatigue, headaches, insomnia, and other issues linked to emotional strain<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Difficulty in everyday situations<\/strong> \u2013 tasks that once felt easy may now seem complicated or frustrating<br \/>\u2022 <strong>Loss of motivation<\/strong> \u2013 decreased interest in activities you once enjoyed.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><p>If you recognize these symptoms, it\u2019s important to talk to someone about them. Open communication and seeking support can significantly help in overcoming reverse culture shock. Understanding that this is a normal part of adjustment is the first step toward restoring balance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2243\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2243\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to Cope with Reverse Culture Shock? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2243\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc89d9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9cc89d9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9782e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f9782e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Prepare Before Returning<\/strong><br \/>Expect that coming back might not be easy. Allow yourself to feel confused or nostalgic. You can also prepare emotionally by symbolically saying goodbye to the people and places that mattered to you. Think about realistic expectations for life back home \u2013 returning doesn\u2019t have to feel perfect right away.<\/li><li><strong>Talk About Your Feelings<\/strong><br \/>Sharing your experiences with family and friends \u2013 even if they don\u2019t fully understand \u2013 can help you feel less alone. Open communication builds bridges and eases emotional weight.<\/li><li><strong>Seek Support<\/strong><br \/>If possible, connect with others who have gone through similar transitions. Talking to other returnees can bring great relief and a sense of belonging. Through <strong>Returning Point<\/strong>, you can join <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.tackapovratka.rs\/staging\/en\/expat-meetups\"><strong>Serbian Expat MeetUp<\/strong> events<\/a> \u2013 regular gatherings created just for you \u2013 to network, share experiences, and co-create opportunities. These events are a great way to connect with people who truly understand what you&#8217;re going through.<br \/>If you&#8217;re still struggling to adjust, speaking with a therapist is always a great first step toward emotional balance.<\/li><li><strong>Integrate Familiar Habits and Elements from Abroad<\/strong><br \/>Incorporate your favorite routines, foods, music, or rituals from your time abroad into everyday life. This can help you maintain a sense of continuity and identity.<\/li><li><strong>Maintain and Build Relationships<\/strong><br \/>Nurture your friendships from abroad but also stay open to new connections at home. New people and experiences can bring freshness and help you feel more grounded in your community.<\/li><li><strong>Get Involved Locally<\/strong><br \/>Find hobbies, sports, or volunteer opportunities that connect you with people and your environment. Actively participating in your community can provide a sense of purpose and stability. <br \/>We invite you to join our projects that foster connection and knowledge exchange \u2013 such as the <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.tackapovratka.rs\/staging\/en\/umrezene\"><strong>Umre\u017eene<\/strong><\/a> initiative (for women returnees and local entrepreneurs), the <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/kutakzaroditelje.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Parents&#8217; Corner<\/strong><\/a>, or by contributing to the development of our <a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.tackapovratka.rs\/staging\/en\/talent-ecosystem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Talent.Ecosystem<\/strong> initiative<\/a>. Our goal is to ensure that migration isn\u2019t the end of a journey, but an opportunity for two-way exchange and shared growth.<\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">Remember, this is a process of adjustment, and there\u2019s no fixed timeline for how long it might take. The more you understand how reverse culture shock shows up, the easier it becomes to navigate it. You can read more about it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isepstudyabroad.org\/returning-home\/how-to-deal-with-reverse-culture-shock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2244\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2244\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Return of Children and Teenagers \u2013 Guidance through Unique Challenges <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2244\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3190f78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3190f78\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b26021d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b26021d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Returning from abroad can be a much deeper experience for children and teenagers than it may initially seem. Although they are coming back to \u201ctheir own\u201d country, it often feels unfamiliar to them, with different rules, expectations, and social norms. Here\u2019s how you can support them during this transition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Understanding Their Emotions and Needs<\/strong><br>Children may feel sadness, anger, or confusion because they no longer fully belong to either environment. Give them space to express their feelings and don\u2019t rush to \u201ccheer them up\u201d \u2013 sometimes, simply having someone who listens and understands is enough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Role of Parents in Transition<\/strong><br>You are their constant. Your support, patience, and open communication help them feel safe and seen. Try to establish new routines together that offer them a sense of stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjusting to the School System and Society<\/strong><br>Returning to the local education system can be confusing \u2013 language, curriculum, grading methods, and peer interactions often differ from what they\u2019re used to. It\u2019s important to talk with the school, engage with the community, and monitor their responses.<br>For all the information that might help \u2013 from kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, diploma recognition, and Serbian language learning, to after-school programs, summer camps, and activities \u2013 visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/kutakzaroditelje.rs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Parents\u2019 Corner<\/strong><\/a>. There you\u2019ll find practical guides and tips to help ease this transition for the whole family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Encouraging Confidence and Establishing New Routines<\/strong><br>Maintaining old interests while introducing new activities can help children build confidence and a sense of belonging. Whether through sports, art, or friendships, it\u2019s important that they feel they have a place of their own.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div><br><\/div>\n<p>Children and teenagers may not always be able to verbalize everything they\u2019re going through, but with attention, support, and shared steps forward, this phase can become a powerful life lesson \u2013 about adaptation, resourcefulness, and resilience.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2245\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2245\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Long Does Reverse Culture Shock Last? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2245\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-155edb2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"155edb2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-051f260 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"051f260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reverse culture shock is a process that does not unfold linearly and does not last the same for everyone. For some people, it may last only a few weeks, while for others it can persist for months\u2014or even more than a year\u2014depending on the length of time spent abroad, the intensity of the experience, individual traits, and the support available upon return.<\/p><p>It typically goes through several phases: an initial period of euphoria upon returning, followed by disappointment and frustration as expectations and reality fail to align, then a phase of adjustment, and finally reintegration.<\/p><p>In some cases, however, these difficulties do not pass on their own. If feelings of alienation, anxiety, apathy, or loss of purpose continue for an extended period and begin to disrupt daily functioning, it may be a sign that it\u2019s time to seek professional help. Psychotherapy or counseling can be incredibly helpful in processing and understanding these emotions, especially if you feel like you can\u2019t \u201cget back to yourself\u201d or have begun to withdraw from social interactions.<\/p><p>If you are looking for support, you can reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nikolina.janjic.centar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nikolina Janji\u0107 Center<\/strong><\/a>, founded by a psychologist and returnee from Canada who also appeared in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OXxfxrEzHN4&amp;t=58s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our podcast episode on reverse culture shock<\/a>. Alternatively, you can contact the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/psychosocialinnovation.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIN \u2013 Psychosocial Innovation Network<\/strong><\/a>, an organization that provides professional psychosocial support and is dedicated to promoting mental health in the context of major life transitions,\u00a0or any other professional you trust and feel comfortable with.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2246\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2246\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where Do I Belong Now? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M2 12.5923H22\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 2.59229L12 22.5923\" stroke=\"#143758\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2246\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9da0b34 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9da0b34\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cea0c0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cea0c0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Returning from abroad often raises questions without simple answers. One of the deepest among them is undoubtedly: <em>Where is my home now? Where do I truly belong?<\/em><\/p><p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p>Time spent in another culture changes us. We adopt new habits, values, and worldviews \u2013 shaping us on a fundamental level. Who are we when we think or dream in another language? And when we return, we realize we are no longer the same. At the same time, our old environment has not remained unchanged either. This can create a sense of internal split \u2013 between who we once were and who we have become.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In those moments, embracing a <strong>hybrid identity<\/strong> becomes key. Instead of choosing between \u201cthere\u201d and \u201chere,\u201d we can integrate both experiences and build an authentic identity that includes all parts of ourselves. This also means accepting that we now have two homes, two circles of friends, and two worlds that equally belong to our lives.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>And that is not a flaw or a lack; it is a richness. Rather than dividing us, this duality enriches us, expands our perspectives, and deepens our connections with others. Home then becomes not a point on a map, but a feeling \u2013 where we are seen, accepted, and connected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Guides for Repatriates What topic interests you today? To help you get answers as quickly as possible, please select one of the available options. 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