The European Union has threatened Serbia with suspending the visa-free regime if Belgrade decides to implement a simplified scheme for issuing passports to foreign citizens. It has been reported Finance Times With reference to the statement of the European Commission.
“If [Брюссель] The visa-free regime may be suspended if the EC considers that granting citizenship to investors poses an increased risk to the internal security and public policy of Member States (EU).
As the European Commission’s comment suggests, in 2022 Brussels recommended that Belgrade “de facto reject or refrain from accepting plans for the citizenship of investors”.
At the same time, Serbian authorities introduced a bill in April offering concessions in granting citizenship. Therefore, one year’s residence would be sufficient for foreigners working in local businesses to obtain Serbian passports.
Previously, it was known to be in the EU. plan to introduce digital schengen visas for tourists.