🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇷🇸 Serbia
Visa Name
Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads
Local Name
Privremeni boravak za digitalne nomade
Program Type
Remote worker permit
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
12 months
Income Requirement
EUR 3,250/mo
(~$3,500 USD)
· EUR 39,000/yr
Application Fee
$170
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Tax Rate
10.0%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
5 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, in country
Processing Time
30–60 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Serbia introduced its Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads in 2023. Also available: Self-Employment Visa (single permit, up to 3 years) for freelancers/entrepreneurs. Income threshold: ~EUR 3,500/mo or USD 42,000/year. Processing: 30-60 days. Serbia is not EU or Schengen. Flat 10% income tax. Many nationalities get 30-90 day visa-free access. Alternative: Self-Employment route requires EUR 500 in Serbian bank account + EUR 116 visa fee.
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