Digital Nomad Work Permit (Class N)
Digital Nomad Work Permit (Class N) is a residence route in Kenya (Digital nomad). Remote work for non-Kenyan employer/clients; foreign-source income ≥USD 55,000/yr (per 2024 regs); accommodation proof; police record. No local work. Approx. USD 200 application + USD 1,000/yr issuance (fees disputed). Dependants need passes.
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 44'000. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Resident 183+ days: Kenyan-source income taxed up to 35%; most foreign investment income not taxed in practice (verify)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Digital nomad |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 960 + CHF 800 / yr |
| Income / yr | CHF 44'000 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | remoteOnly |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Resident 183+ days: Kenyan-source income taxed up to 35%; most foreign investment income not taxed in practice (verify) |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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