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Kenya vs Serbia: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Serbia has the lower entry bar: €500 per month versus €1,850 for Kenya.
  • Kenya grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Serbia offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Kenya Class N Permit and the Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV).
Criteria Kenya Class N Permit Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV)
Minimum income / month €1,850 €500 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 2 years (better) 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 No 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 Required in practice Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €185 (better) ≈ €190
Where to apply Online, In country Online, In country
Processing time — 2–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Kenya Class N Permit →

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 Kenya → Insurance for Serbia →

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