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Indonesia vs Serbia: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Serbia has the lower entry bar: €500 per month versus €4,320 for Indonesia.
  • Only Serbia offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Indonesia E33G and the Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV).
Criteria Indonesia E33G Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV)
Minimum income / month €4,320 €500 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 3 years
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Yes (better)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Limited
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate entrepreneur (preduzetnik pausalac) regime commonly used by remote workers; otherwise standard personal income tax)
Health insurance Not required Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required — Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €337 ≈ €190 (better)
Where to apply Online Online, In country
Processing time 1 weeks 2–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Indonesia E33G →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV) →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Indonesia → Insurance for Serbia →

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