Recruiting Egyptian Workers for Serbia: An Employer's Guide

The main steps

• Submit the Vacancy Registration Form (PPZ) to start the labour market test with the National Employment Service.
• Obtain the ID number generated by the system and use it in the single permit request.
• Prepare the employment contract and qualification documents, and confirm the job terms before starting the worker's paperwork.
• Apply for the D visa online or through a Serbian mission, under the correct employment ground.
• File the single permit request. The employer may file it on the worker's behalf.

Which documents are usually required?

For employment under a contract, the official portal lists a valid passport, photo, invitation letter, accommodation statement, employer registration certificate, signed draft contract, job description and certified translations of the worker's qualifications. The mission may ask for more.

Group requests

A group request can cover several workers up to the number included in one labour market test for the same job title and occupation, so it pays to define trades and numbers precisely from the start.

Key employer obligations

Employers must not hire a foreigner who does not meet the work or residence requirements, and employment ends when the permit expires. The employer must keep evidence that the requirements are met. Serbian legal sources report substantial fines for employing a foreigner without a valid single permit.

How El-Mahmal can help

Send us the trades, numbers, work location, salary and proposed contract. We will shortlist candidates, prepare their files, and coordinate interviews and trade tests with you.