Real estate investment in Serbia

Foreigners can buy and sell properties in Serbia. The lease is possible on the principle of reciprocity. If Serbian citizens are allowed to purchase properties in another country, then citizens of that country can also buy properties in Serbia.

The most expensive property in Serbia is in the capital, Belgrade.

€2,900

Average price per 1 m²

2.5%

Average price growth per quarter

2.5—12%

Associated costs, of the property value

Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Serbia

€1.5 million

Apartment with a terrace in Belgrade, in the prestigious area of Savski Venac


€500,000

Apartment in Belgrade, in the central district of Stari Grad

€200,000

Apartment within a 20-minute drive from the centre of Belgrade

Serbia residency or citizenship by real estate investment

Purchasing residential real estate in Serbia leads to obtaining a residence permit. The residence permit is issued for one year with the possibility of renewal, for which it is necessary to live in Serbia for at least 183 days per year.

After 5 years of living in Serbia with a residence permit, one can apply for citizenship.

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Taxes and associated costs

Countries to buy a property and get residency or citizenship

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Property investments
Status
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Malta12 properties

€300,000+

Permanent residency

6+ months

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€300,000+Permanent residency6+ months
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Grenada19 properties

$270,000+

Citizenship

8+ months

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$270,000+Citizenship8+ months
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UAE113 properties

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain36 properties

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal68 properties

Not limited

Residency after D Visas

6+ months

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Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
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ad-flagReal estate investment in Andorra

To buy property in Andorra, a foreigner needs to obtain government permission.

€4,600

Average price per 1 m²

€551,500+

Real estate investment for residency

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tr-flagReal estate investment in Turkey

Foreigners in Turkey can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate and rent it out.

$777

Average price per 1 m²

$400,000+

Real estate investment for citizenship

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es-flagReal estate investment in Spain

The sale of real estate to foreign investors is not limited in Spain: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it...

€3,300

Average price per 1 m²

€500,000+

Real estate investment for residency

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pt-flagReal estate investment in Portugal

Portuguese law does not restrict foreigners from acquiring real estate; they have the same rights as citizens of the country. Portugal...

€3,400

Average price per 1 m²

1.9%

Average price growth per quarter

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mk-flagReal estate investment in North Macedonia

Foreigners can buy and sell properties with the approval of the Ministry of Justice.

€985

Average price per 1 m²

1,4%

Average price growth per quarter

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mc-flagReal estate investment in Monaco

Foreigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in Monaco, except for properties near the residence of the Prince of Monaco.

€75,200

Average price per 1 m²

1.6%

Average price growth per quarter

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Pavel Reshetnikov

Material prepared by Pavel Reshetnikov, Consultant, Compliance Anti Money Laundering Officer, certified CAMS

Updated:
11 October, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Serbia?

    Foreigners in Serbia can freely buy, sell, and rent out real estate on the principle of reciprocity. If citizens of Serbia are allowed to buy real estate in another country, then citizens of that country can also buy real estate in Serbia.

  • How much does a house in Serbia cost?

    The average cost of 1 m² of housing in Serbia is €2,900. The most expensive real estate properties are located in the capital city, Belgrade.

    A three-bedroom apartment on the outskirts of Belgrade will cost at least €150,000, an apartment with the same number of rooms in the centre of Belgrade — at least €500,000, and an apartment with a terrace in a prestigious area, such as Savski Venac — 1.5 million euros or more.

  • Are there property taxes in Serbia?

    Buyers of real estate in Serbia pay a 10% value-added tax for new buildings or a 2,5% transfer tax for secondary real estate.

    Property owners in Serbia pay an annual property tax of 0.2—1% of the cadastral value. The rate depends on the region, the area within the region, the year of construction, the location and the cadastral value. Non-resident landlords in Serbia pay a 20% income tax on rental earnings.

  • Can US citizens buy property in Serbia?

    Yes. The reciprocity principle allows US nationals to freely buy real estate in Serbia.