More than one million people in Serbia have already applied for a one time payment of 6,000 dinars, according to the Ministry of Finance, as the government continues a broader package of measures aimed at supporting household budgets and improving living standards. The payment is available to adult Serbian citizens who meet the required conditions, including having permanent residence in the country and being at least 18 years old on September 1, when the law entered into force. Applications are being submitted electronically through the Treasury Administration portal, with the deadline set for September 21. Citizens who apply during the designated period are expected to receive the money between September 23 and 25, while people who already have the status of holders of rights under the free shares program do not need to apply separately. Their payments are scheduled for September 22.
The 6,000 dinar payment is only one part of a much larger package of financial measures presented by the Serbian government. Finance Minister Siniša Mali said the overall value of the support package has reached approximately €980.6 million. The measures include 30,000 tourism vouchers worth 10,000 dinars each, as well as changes designed to reduce the cost of medicines for citizens. According to Mali, the government has also introduced measures intended to reduce the financial burden on families and vulnerable groups, including an alimony fund under which the state can provide payments when a parent fails to meet their obligations. Another measure provides monthly support of 65,000 dinars for parents who have the status of caregiver parents.
Additional financial assistance is also being prepared for several groups. Pensioners, people receiving financial social assistance or child allowances, as well as veterans and recipients of veterans’ benefits, are scheduled to receive a one time payment ranging from 20,000 to 35,000 dinars on September 14. The government has also announced further increases in wages and pensions, while the minimum wage is expected to rise to the equivalent of €600 from January next year. Officials have presented these measures as part of a broader effort to protect citizens from economic pressures while maintaining public finances and supporting household incomes.
The government has linked the support measures to Serbia’s wider economic program and upcoming development projects, including preparations for EXPO 2027. Mali said the authorities are continuing to invest in infrastructure while also directing funds toward citizens through direct payments, wage increases and other forms of assistance. The latest figures show that the 6,000 dinar payment has attracted significant interest, with more than one million applications recorded so far. Citizens who have submitted applications can check their status through the Treasury Administration portal, while those experiencing difficulties can use the designated system for reporting problems.
