Serbia

Belgrade attracts people who want to stay in Europe without arranging a visa first: renting, registering a company and opening an account all happen after arrival. Costs run below the neighbouring EU countries with a similar urban routine, though rent in the capital has risen more than anything else. The climate is continental, with hot summers and damp winters, and the ski and river seasons swing regional prices. The visa-free window is short and has to be converted into a residence permit, and Serbian is required in every office.