Serbia’s National Assembly lifted the COVID-19 state of emergency on 6 May 2020. The residence measures described below applied during that emergency. Anyone applying for a permit today should consult the current official guidance on temporary residence.
Who could stay under the emergency decision?
Foreign nationals lawfully in Serbia when the declaration of the state of emergency took effect could remain for its duration without applying to extend their status. The Government set out this temporary measure in its decision published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia, No. 41/2020.
Which identity documents remained valid?
The decision also covered identity cards issued to foreign nationals, asylum seekers and persons granted asylum. Cards covered by the measure that had expired, or expired during the emergency, were treated as valid for the duration of the emergency.
The Ministry of the Interior’s guidance records the rules then in force. The Government published its notice of the lifting of the state of emergency on 6 May 2020.
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