Kenya digital nomad visa
Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit (Permit Class N (Digital Nomads)) · Africa & Middle East
Kenya offers the Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo), the visa is valid for 1 or 2 years (yes, renewable), and the government fee is USD 200 non-refundable processing + USD 1,000 issuance per year. N/A on a stated exemption; foreign income while resident may be taxable depending on residency days (verify with KRA). Family/dependent rules are not clearly published. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Directorate of Immigration Services (immigration.go.ke). Data as of June 2026.
Kenya nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo) |
| Visa duration | 1 or 2 years |
| Renewable | Yes, renewable |
| Government fee | USD 200 non-refundable processing + USD 1,000 issuance per year |
| Tax for nomads | N/A on a stated exemption; foreign income while resident may be taxable depending on residency days (verify with KRA) |
| Processing time | ~1-3 months (reported) |
| Family / dependents | N/A. The official infopack does not specify dependent provisions or per-dependent income. |
Source: Directorate of Immigration Services (immigration.go.ke). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo). Effective 1 Oct 2024 (Finance Act 2024). Reduced from the originally announced USD 55,000. From sources outside Kenya. The official infopack omits the number; USD 24,000 is from 2026 secondary sources.
Requirements & eligibility
Form 25 (online via eFNS); valid passport; bank statements/payslips (3 months); foreign employment contract or business proof; proof of accommodation; embassy no-objection letter; clean record. No work for Kenyan employers/clients.
Tax for digital nomads in Kenya
N/A on a stated exemption; foreign income while resident may be taxable depending on residency days (verify with KRA).
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Kenya depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Kenya's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
N/A. The official infopack does not specify dependent provisions or per-dependent income.
Processing time
~1-3 months (reported).
Data quality for Kenya
Partly from secondary sources — verify on the official source. Verified against the official Kenya source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Kenya digital nomad visa?
The Kenya Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit requires USD 24,000/year (~USD 2,000/mo). Effective 1 Oct 2024 (Finance Act 2024). Reduced from the originally announced USD 55,000. From sources outside Kenya. The official infopack omits the number; USD 24,000 is from 2026 secondary sources. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Kenya digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 1 or 2 years. Yes, renewable.
How much does the Kenya digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is USD 200 non-refundable processing + USD 1,000 issuance per year. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Kenya?
N/A on a stated exemption; foreign income while resident may be taxable depending on residency days (verify with KRA). This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Kenya's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Kenya nomad visa?
N/A. The official infopack does not specify dependent provisions or per-dependent income.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20