Customs
Certificate of Continuous Employment Abroad
In accordance with Article 245, paragraph 1, item 4 of the Customs Law and Article 5 of the Regulation on Customs Reliefs, citizens of the Republic of Serbia who have been continuously employed abroad for a period of two to ten years are exempt from paying import duties on household items with a total value of up to EUR 20,000.
Citizens of the Republic of Serbia who have been continuously employed abroad for ten years or longer are exempt from import duties on household items imported from abroad without limitation as to their total value.
This certificate does not apply to duties related to the import of motor vehicles. In accordance with the above-mentioned Regulation, this right may be exercised within one year from the date of return from employment abroad. The customs authority determines the date of return from abroad based on the travel document or by other means.
The following is required for the issuance of a certificate confirming the period of continuous employment abroad:
- A valid passport of the Republic of Serbia (if the person does not possess a valid passport, a valid Serbian ID card will also be accepted);
- A completed and signed application form (at the Consulate);
- Proof of residence abroad;
- Employer’s confirmation of the duration of employment or another relevant proof of employment abroad;
- Payment of the consular fee (at the Consulate). Import of motor vehicles:
Import of motor vehicles:
Detailed information can be found on the website of the Customs Administration:
https://www.carina.rs/putnici/uvoz-motornih-vozila/uslovi.html
Information regarding the import of pets can be found on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture:
https://www.vet.minpolj.gov.rs/medjunarodni-promet-i-sertifikacija/kretanje-kucnih-ljubimaca/
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