In 2023, a total of 50,397 work permits were issued to foreign nationals in Serbia, according to data from the Ministry of Labour and Employment published by Politika.
As reported by the Ministry, the majority of these permits were granted to citizens of Russia (19,645), followed by nationals from China, Turkey, India, and Nepal.
The smallest number of work permits last year was issued to citizens of Cambodia, Malta, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Additionally, since the beginning of the year, 1,091 foreigners have been engaged in seasonal agricultural work.