Kenya · Digital Nomad Visa
Remote-work visa programs, income requirements, duration, taxes, and application steps.
Program at a glance
- Program
- Class N Permit (Nomad)
- Launched
- 2024
- Initial stay
- 12 months
- Renewable
- Yes
- Income requirement
- $55,000/yr
- Application fee
- $200
- Foreign income
- Exempt from local tax
- Family eligible
- Yes
- Official page checked
- 2026-10-14
- Path to residency
- No
Frequently asked questions
Does Kenya have a digital nomad visa?
Yes — the Class N Permit (Nomad), introduced in 2024.
How long can I stay on the Kenya digital nomad visa?
12 months initially, and the permit is renewable.
How much income do I need for the Kenya digital nomad visa?
The published threshold is $55,000/yr.
Is my foreign income taxed in Kenya?
Under this program foreign-sourced income is exempt from local tax. Residency may still create obligations in your home country or elsewhere — confirm before relying on it.
How much does the Kenya digital nomad visa cost?
The application fee is approximately $200.
Can I bring my family to Kenya?
Yes — spouse and dependents are eligible under this program.
Can the Kenya digital nomad visa lead to permanent residency?
No — this permit is not a documented route to permanent residency.
Government portals
- Business Registration Service (BRS) — Company, LLP and business-name registration, official searches and insolvency.
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) — Tax PINs, income tax, PAYE, VAT, eTIMS invoicing and customs.
- Directorate of Immigration Services — Work permits and passes, permanent residence, eTA and passports.
- Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) — Registration of data controllers and processors, complaints and breach reports.