The Serbian government has withdrawn its proposed amendments to
the Law on Citizenship from the parliamentary procedure. Introduced
on May 5, 2023, these amendments (namely, a Proposal for Changes
and Addendums of the Law on Citizenship of the Republic of Serbia)
aimed to simplify the conditions for foreigners to acquire Serbian
citizenship.
The original proposal specified that a foreign
individual could obtain Serbian citizenship by meeting certain
criteria, including holding permanent residence, being 18 years or
older, maintaining business capacity, and submitting a statement
affirming the Republic of Serbia as their chosen
country.
Notably, individuals from other countries are eligible for
permanent residency by meeting general conditions stipulated by law
and residing in Serbia for three years without interruption, as
approved through temporary residence.
