During official visit to Bursa (from 3rd to 5th of March), Consul General Zoran Markovic paid a visit to local Association Bosna-Sancak, which brings together large number of Serbian emigrants.

They used this opportunity to affirm once again, tight relations between home country, learning mother tongue and preserving traditions, originating from our region. Mr. Markovic introduced present attendants to their rights regarding forthcoming Presidential elections. He explained procedures and deadlines, and referred them to web page of the Consulate General for more information and necessary forms.

They used this opportunity to affirm once again, tight relations between home country, learning mother tongue and preserving traditions, originating from our region. Mr. Markovic introduced present attendants to their rights regarding forthcoming Presidential elections. He explained procedures and deadlines, and referred them to web page of the Consulate General for more information and forms.

Representatives of the community of emigrants from Serbia presented the problems they encounter related to application for Serbian citizenship. Their criticism is mostly concerning length of procedure and inconsistent practice. Other questions were concerned procedures.

Most of the problems derive from the lack of information, incomplete applications leading to additional complications in the process, and sometimes to falling into the hands of frauds in Serbia, who are clearly unauthorized persons.

Consul General emphasized that the only fee required for citizenship application is set in the law, and no other payments shall be made, as well as that all files are sent to Serbia in timely manner, not leaving a single file behind. Emigrants are referred once again to the webpage of the Consulate General, where the list of approved citizenship requests can be viewed, which facilitates delivery of decisions and minimazes delay.