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Netherlands vs Serbia: the digital nomad visas compared

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

The short version

  • Netherlands grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Netherlands DAFT and the Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV).
Criteria Netherlands DAFT Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV)
Minimum income / month No fixed threshold €500
Income basis Savings accepted 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 Yes Yes
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Allowed Limited
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation (Possible 30% ruling (if eligible)) Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate entrepreneur (preduzetnik pausalac) regime commonly used by remote workers; otherwise standard personal income tax)
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €423 ≈ €190 (better)
Where to apply In country Online, In country
Processing time — 2–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Netherlands DAFT →

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 Netherlands → Insurance for Serbia →

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