Serbia
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Population
- 6,549,143
- 2025
- Area
- 88,490 km²
- Official language
- Serbian
- Currency
- Serbian Dinar
- RSD
- GDP per capita
- US$15,262
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Serbian citizens keep their citizenship when acquiring another, but foreigners naturalising must usually obtain release from their previous citizenship.
Serbia (Europe) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #10/50 (86.0/100). Lowest relative position: Wealth Protection Index — #124/205 (50.2/100). The passport ranks #43/198 and reaches 139 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 64.4/100 (#72/199). On the entry side, 89/197 passports can enter Serbia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in Serbia.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity66.7
- Safety & Stability76.4
- Economy & Income66.1
- Education74.2
- Environment & Clean Water70.2
- Infrastructure82.9
- Digital Connectivity70.8
- Equality67.6
- Learning Quality64.9
- Educational Attainment91.2
- Expected Years of Schooling78.2
- Education Spending60.5
- Basic Access77.3
- Violent Crime97.6
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism56.2
- Law Enforcement & Order45.6
- Road Safety83.7
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes87.1
- Coverage & Access86.3
- Health Workforce & Facilities55.8
- Spending & Investment32.4
- Financial Protection57.6
- Personal Income Tax63.6
- Capital Gains & Dividends62.5
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax95.6
- Corporate & Social Security42.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights37.3
- Political Stability56.2
- Institutions & Regulation52.0
- Monetary Stability52.6
- Freedom of Capital Movement65.0
- Education74.2
- Healthcare66.7
- Safety76.4
- Quality of Life71.2
- Cost of living64.4
- Passport62.8
- Passport62.8
- Quality of Life71.2
- Safety76.4
- Healthcare66.7
- Purchasing power & price stability42.9
- Education74.2
- Wealth Protection50.2
- Tax67.4
- Cost of living64.4
- Healthcare66.7
- Safety76.4
- Quality of Life71.2
- Tax67.4
- Wealth Protection50.2
- Affordable Prices69.4
- Price Stability52.6
- Purchasing power40.5
At a glance
Entering Serbia
- Visa-free: 89 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 108 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 3/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Single permit for self-employment
- Serbian Citizenship by Exception (Law on Citizenship, Art. 19) — interest of the Republic
- Temporary Residence by Real Estate / Business
Frequently asked questions about Serbia
What is the capital of Serbia?
The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.
What is the population of Serbia?
According to the World Bank, Serbia had a population of 6,549,143 in 2025.
What is the official language of Serbia?
The official language of Serbia is Serbian.
What currency does Serbia use?
Serbia uses the Serbian Dinar (RSD).
Does Serbia allow dual citizenship?
Serbian citizens keep their citizenship when acquiring another, but foreigners naturalising must usually obtain release from their previous citizenship.
How strong is the Serbia passport?
The Serbia passport ranks #43 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 139 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Serbia passport holders?
Holders of the Serbia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 59 destinations and need an e-Visa for 49. Full list: Serbia passport page.
How many passports can enter Serbia without applying for a visa in advance?
89 of 197 passports can enter Serbia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 89 visa-free. 108 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Serbia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in Serbia: Single permit for self-employment, Serbian Citizenship by Exception (Law on Citizenship, Art. 19) — interest of the Republic and Temporary Residence by Real Estate / Business. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Serbia?
In Serbia, Temporary Residence by Real Estate / Business requires a minimum investment of US$30,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Serbia?
In Serbia, an application under Temporary Residence by Real Estate / Business takes about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Serbia through these programmes?
Serbian Citizenship by Exception (Law on Citizenship, Art. 19) — interest of the Republic grants citizenship directly; through Temporary Residence by Real Estate / Business, citizenship of Serbia is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Serbia?
In Serbia, Serbian Citizenship by Exception (Law on Citizenship, Art. 19) — interest of the Republic requires 0 days of physical presence a year and Temporary Residence by Real Estate / Business 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Serbia?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Serbia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Serbia is strongest on the Investment Migration ROI (#10 of 50) and weakest on the Wealth Protection Index (#124 of 205).
How does Serbia rank for quality of life?
Serbia scores 71.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #69 of 211.
Is Serbia expensive to live in?
Serbia scores 64.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #118 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Serbia?
Serbia scores 76.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #76 of 203.
How does Serbia rank for healthcare?
Serbia scores 66.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #54 of 192.
How does Serbia rank for education?
Serbia scores 74.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #48 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
