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Class N Digital Nomad Permit

Kenya Digital Nomad Visa 2026

Kenya's Class N Digital Nomad Permit is East Africa's big bet on the remote economy, and its story is one of a government listening: the original 2024 announcement set the income bar at USD 55,000 a year, and after industry feedback it was cut to roughly USD 24,000 — suddenly putting Nairobi, Diani Beach and Lamu within reach of ordinary remote salaries. The permit runs one to two years and is renewable, filed online through the eFNS portal, and it plugs you into the continent's most dynamic tech ecosystem — Nairobi's "Silicon Savannah" needs no introduction, and the nomad overlap of safari weekends and Indian Ocean coast is a lifestyle combination no European program can touch. The honest caveats: the program is young and official guidance has conflicted (fee schedules and even the income figure have appeared differently across government pages), so verify the live eFNS position before filing; and the permit is strictly an immigration document — it says nothing about tax, where Kenya's 183-day and multi-year presence tests apply separately. For remote workers who want Africa with ambition — startups, wildlife, and a capital that feels like the future — Kenya is the continent's highest-upside play.

Verified October 8, 2026Official source: Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services ↗Report an error

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Key facts at a glance

Minimum income

€1,840/month

Kenya cut the statutory bar from USD 55,000 to approximately USD 24,000 per year (Legal Notice 198); the euro figure is approximate and some official texts still show the old threshold — verify the live position on eFNS before filing.

Savings required

None set

No savings alternative is published; the annual income test is the bar.

Maximum stay

Up to 2 years

Renewable

Processing time

Not officially published

allow approximately 6–10 weeks.

Application fee

USD 200 processing fee plus USD 1

000 per year of validity — check the live eFNS invoice before paying, as fee lines have conflicted across official pages in the past.

Degree required

No

Income does the filtering

Full requirements

Program
Class N Digital Nomad Permit
Minimum income
€1,840 per month (Kenya cut the statutory bar from USD 55,000 to approximately USD 24,000 per year (Legal Notice 198); the euro figure is approximate and some official texts still show the old threshold — verify the live position on eFNS before filing.)
Savings
No fixed requirement — No savings alternative is published; the annual income test is the bar.
Duration & renewal
Up to 2 years. Issued for 1–2 years and renewable.
Processing time
Not officially published; allow approximately 6–10 weeks.
Fees
USD 200 processing fee plus USD 1,000 per year of validity — check the live eFNS invoice before paying, as fee lines have conflicted across official pages in the past.
Family
Spouses and dependent children are handled under Kenya's dependant-pass rules; confirm current requirements with the Directorate of Immigration Services.
Apply from abroad
Yes — Applications are filed online through the eFNS portal.
Apply in country
Yes — The eFNS portal accepts applications from abroad and from applicants already lawfully in Kenya.
Degree / experience
Not required — No degree requirement is published.
Remote work history
Not officially specified — The eFNS checklist asks for three months of bank statements or payslips evidencing a consistent foreign income stream.
Health insurance
Not required

Tax notes

The Class N permit is an immigration authorization only and does not determine tax residence. Kenya's 183-day and multi-year presence tests apply separately — take tax advice if you plan a long stay.

Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Approximately USD 24,000 per year in assured foreign-source income (about €1,840/month) — cut from the original USD 55,000. Some official texts still display the old figure, so verify the live position on the eFNS portal before filing.

Sources & verification

Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying.

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