Class N Work Permit (Digital Nomad)

Kenya digital nomad visa (2026)

Kenya's Class N permit is for foreigners who live in Kenya while working remotely for a company registered abroad, acting for a foreign company, or serving clients outside Kenya as self-employed workers. It is issued for one or two years and can be renewed. Applications are made online through the immigration department's eFNS portal.

Minimum income: Not stated on the official portal
Length of stay: 1 or 2 years
Renewal: Renewable
Fee: US$200 processing fee (non-refundable) plus US$1,000 issuance fee per year
Processing time: Not stated officially

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Who can apply

Work under a contract with a company registered outside Kenya, or
Shareholder or representative of a foreign company, or
Self-employed with clients located outside Kenya
Not a prohibited immigrant

Income requirement

You need to show at least Not stated on the official portal. The official portal only asks for three months of bank statements or payslips proving monthly income; law-firm summaries cite US$55,000 a year (2024) later cut to US$24,000, but neither figure could be confirmed from an official source.

Documents you need

Form 25 completed online
Two recent passport photos and passport copy
Cover letters from the applicant and the employer/company to the Director General of Immigration
Bank statements or payslips for the last 3 months
Proof of accommodation in Kenya
Letter of no objection from your country's embassy in Kenya
Police clearance certificate

How to apply, step by step

Create an account on the government single sign-on (eCitizen) and log in to eFNS
Choose permit issuance and fill in the Class N application (Form 25)
Pay the invoice online or at Nyayo House
Track progress through email and your eFNS account

Cost and processing time

The fee is uS$200 processing fee (non-refundable) plus US$1,000 issuance fee per year. Processing takes not stated officially. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

No official guidance was found; tax residency usually starts after 183 days in a year, so check with the Kenya Revenue Authority.

Good to know

Incomplete applications are not accepted
The processing fee is not refundable

Visiting first?

7 passports can enter Kenya visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Kenya visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Department of Immigration Services – eFNS information pack (Class N)

Not yet confirmed on an official source: income requirement, processing time, tax. Check these with the consulate before you apply.

Kenya digital nomad visa FAQ

What is the minimum income for the Kenya digital nomad visa?

Not stated on the official portal. The official portal only asks for three months of bank statements or payslips proving monthly income; law-firm summaries cite US$55,000 a year (2024) later cut to US$24,000, but neither figure could be confirmed from an official source.

How long can I stay in Kenya on a digital nomad visa?

1 or 2 years. Renewable.

How much does the Kenya digital nomad visa cost?

US$200 processing fee (non-refundable) plus US$1,000 issuance fee per year.

How long does the Kenya digital nomad visa take?

Not stated officially.

Do I pay tax in Kenya on a digital nomad visa?

No official guidance was found; tax residency usually starts after 183 days in a year, so check with the Kenya Revenue Authority.