Moving to Serbia from Maldives

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Maldives to Serbia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Maldives to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Maldives to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
RS
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
RS
7.4

Maldives performs better than Serbia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
RS
28.4

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
RS
45.0

Maldives performs better than Serbia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MV
17.4
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
RS
5.7%

Serbia performs significantly better than Maldives across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
RS
$24,500

Maldives generally does better on employment & economy, though Serbia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
RS
4.8

Maldives generally does better on family life, though Serbia leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives and Serbia. To live, work, or study long-term in Serbia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Serbia's immigration authority.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.
Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Serbia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Serbia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Serbia has 29.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Maldives performs better than Serbia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Maldives?

Maldives generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV RS
Population 390,164 6,739,471
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages Maldivian Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112