New Background Check for Visas and Residence Permits

The situation

Foreign nationals applying for Serbian visas or residence permits are now subject to an additional background check by the Serbian Security Information Agency.

A closer look

The Ministry of Interior, Serbia’s main immigration authority, must now request an opinion from the Security Information Agency on whether visa or residence permit applicants present a risk to national security, as determined by the Serbian government. The additional check is expected to take between a few business days to a few weeks.

Impact

Foreign nationals are advised to account for delays in visa and residence permit processing as a result of the new background check. 

 

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