Lawyer for the rights of foreign citizens

The law of foreigners or the law of foreign nationals refers to the legal status and rights of persons who are citizens of other countries in a specific country. This area of ​​law includes the rights and obligations of foreign nationals in the domestic legal system, as well as the procedures for their residence, work and participation in the legal system.

The office provides legal advice and representation services for foreign citizens in terms of property-legal relations - conclusion and analysis of contracts on real estate transactions (purchase, sale, lease), representation in certification procedures before notaries public and the real estate cadastre; labor-legal status - representation before competent institutions (Business Register Agency, Tax Administration, National Employment Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs); representation in procedures for obtaining a single permit (temporary residence permits and work permits), as well as when starting one's own business. The office also provides consulting services regarding the rights and obligations of foreign citizens in tax-legal relations, as well as all other legal aspects necessary for the complete adaptation of foreign citizens to life and work in the Republic of Serbia.

Key aspects of the rights of foreign nationals:

• Entry into the country and stay of foreigners in the Republic of Serbia:
  • Conditions for entering and staying in Serbia (visas, residence permits).
  • Different types of permits for foreign nationals (work, studies, family).
• Right to work:
  • Conditions under which foreign nationals can work in the domestic legal system and economy.
  • Rights and obligations of employers in relation to employees who are foreign citizens.
• Right to property:
  • Possibilities of acquiring, using and disposing of property by foreign citizens.
  • Restrictions or conditions that may be prescribed for foreign investors.
• The right to education and social protection:
  • The right to education and participation in social programs.
  • Availability of social services for foreigners.
• The right to judicial protection:
  • The right of foreign citizens to legal protection and access to courts in the country.
• Legal regulation of the position of foreigners in the country:
  • The status of permanent or temporary residences, as well as the rights arising from different types of permits for foreign nationals to stay in the country.

Legislation    

In the Republic of Serbia, the rights of foreign nationals are regulated by various laws, including the Law on Foreign Nationals, the Law on Employment of Foreigners, the Law on Resolving Conflicts of Laws with the Regulations of Other Countries, the Labor Law and other regulations that define conditions and procedures for foreigners.

Application

Understanding the rights of foreign nationals is crucial for anyone considering living, working or investing in another country, as well as for lawyers and authorities dealing with these issues.

If you have specific questions about the law of foreign citizens or want more information on a specific topic in this area, we are at your disposal!