Requirements
Assured annual income of US$55,000 from sources outside Kenya — Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Legal Notice 155, effective 1 October 2024; permit issued for one or two years, renewable; fees US$200 processing + US$1,000 issuance per year (Directorate of Immigration Class N page)
Tax & notes
Kenya taxes on a source basis, but a resident individual (permanent home, or 183+ days in the year — Income Tax Act Cap. 470 s.2) is taxed on employment income earned outside Kenya (s.3(2)(a)(ii)); no digital-nomad exemption is published
Key requirement: Remote work for an employer, company or clients outside Kenya; no Kenyan employment or income-generating activity
Dataset record checked September 6, 2026. Confirm current rules with the relevant government authority.
Who this fits
Estimates from Kenya's own visa and cost-of-living figures — not a citizenship-specific eligibility check. Confirm current rules before applying. Compare Kenya against another destination →
At different income levels
| Earning & spending | Visa income test | Left after typical costs |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000/mo | Tight | +$900/mo |
| $3,000/mo | Tight | +$1,900/mo |
| $4,000/mo | Tight | +$2,900/mo |
Meeting-hours overlap
| Their 9–5 | Local time here |
|---|---|
| US East Coast | 4:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| US West Coast | 7:00 PM–3:00 AM |
| UK / Western Europe | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM |
Tax treatment reflects the regime available to nomad-visa holders. Data: WhereNext (getwherenext.com), CC BY 4.0, compiled from government, institutional, and labeled secondary sources. USD values and cost estimates are modeled and indicative. Confirm current native requirements with the relevant authority before making decisions.
The Class N Digital Nomad Work Permit is Kenya's route for remote workers who want to live there while working for clients or an employer abroad. The dataset models the income threshold at approximately $55,000 per year. The visa is granted for up to 24 months. Below are the published financial, duration, cost, processing, and tax details. These figures do not determine eligibility; confirm the current rules with the relevant government authority before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What financial proof do I need for the Kenya digital nomad visa?+
The dataset's approximate USD conversion is $55,000 per year. Household rules and exchange rates can change, so verify the native-currency requirement with the relevant authority.
How long can I stay in Kenya on this visa?+
The visa is issued for up to 24 months, and many programs are renewable — see the renewable field above.
How much does the Kenya nomad visa cost to apply?+
The application cost is roughly $2,200 at current exchange rates, excluding any local fees, health insurance, or document costs.