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Serbia vs Slovenia: 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 €3,200 for Slovenia.
  • Only Serbia offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
Side-by-side comparison of the Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV) and the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit.
Criteria Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV) Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit
Minimum income / month €500 (better) €3,200
Income basis Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) Savings accepted
Initial duration 1 year 1 year
Renewable Yes (better) No
Maximum total stay 3 years 1 year
Path to permanent residence Yes (better) Indirect (switch required)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Via permanent residence
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Limited Not allowed
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation (Flat-rate entrepreneur (preduzetnik pausalac) regime commonly used by remote workers; otherwise standard personal income tax) Standard resident taxation
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €190 ≈ €102 (better)
Where to apply Online, In country Embassy / consulate, In country
Processing time 2–9 weeks 4–9 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Serbia Temp. residence (no DNV) →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

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 Serbia → Insurance for Slovenia →

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