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Serbia > Contacts

There are very few non-governmental organisations working with refugees. There is no non-governmental organisation working with undocumented migrants, the focus is on asylum seekers. The most prominent organisations...

Serbia > Overview

Serbia is traditionally a country of emigration. It did not used to receiving immigrants, especially from outside of Europe. It is therefore difficult to integrate and find work.

Serbia > Dublin II

Serbia is not part of the Dublin II agreement.

Serbia > Asylum

Serbia developed its independent asylum system following the pressures to satisfy conditions for becoming a EU candidate.

Serbia > Detention

Under the pressure to harmonise its legislation with the EU standards, as a condition to become an EU candidate state, Serbia has passed the Law on Foreigners in 2008. This law regulates the entry, movement and residence of foreigners and largely harmonises it with the legislation of EU countries.

Serbia > Deportation

With the aim to achieve the liberalisation of the visa regime, and further approach entering the EU, Serbia was under pressure to sign the readmission agreements with EU state members, as well as with its neighbouring countries.