# Greece‑Serbia migration cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greeceserbia-migration-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-03T13:02:15.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 Greek Immigration Minister Thanos Plevris and Serbian Deputy Minister of Migration Sevi Voloudaki met in Athens with Serbia’s ambassador to discuss tighter bilateral coordination on illegal migration. The talks focused on joint actions to disrupt human‑smuggling routes that run from Greece through the western Balkans, and on facilitating legal travel by streamlining visa procedures for students and tourists.

A few days later, on 3 August 2026, the same officials reconvened to review progress and consider legislative changes in Greece aimed at simplifying residence and work permits for Serbian citizens, including seasonal workers. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment to coordinated enforcement and information‑sharing, while also noting Serbia’s parallel defence talks with Bosnia, underscoring a broader push for regional security and good‑neighbourly relations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Serbia deepens cooperation with Greece on migration and with Bosnia on defence

Serbia’s ambassador to Greece and defence minister met Greek and Bosnian officials, boosting cooperation on migration management and defence ties while highlighting regional security concerns.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-deepens-cooperation-with-greece-on-migration-and-with-bosnia-on-defence

### 2026-07-29: Greece and Serbia Strengthen Cooperation to Combat Illegal Migration

Greek and Serbian officials met to boost joint efforts against illegal migration, focusing on smuggling routes through the Balkans and easing legal travel for students and tourists.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-and-serbia-strengthen-cooperation-to-combat-illegal-migration

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Cite as: Greece‑Serbia migration cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greeceserbia-migration-cooperation