Class N Digital Nomad Permit · Canadian applicants
Kenya digital nomad visa for Canadians (2026)
For Canadians, the Class N Digital Nomad Permit works on the same terms as everyone else: a €1,840/month income bar (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.), up to 2 years, renewable. Canadians face no special bilateral quirks on this route.
Key facts for Canadians
- 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.
- Maximum stay
- Up to 2 years, 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.
- Health insurance
- Not required
How to apply from Canada
1Confirm you clear the bar
Kenya requires 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.. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from Canada
Canadians typically file at the Kenya consulate with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Applications are filed online through the eFNS portal.
3Prepare for the permit stage
The eFNS portal accepts applications from abroad and from applicants already lawfully in Kenya.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.
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.
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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. Official source: Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services.